JK19004Research 1~3-Seminar (VMC)(Lecture)
| Numbering Code | G-LET36 6JK19 LE36 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | special lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | English | Day/Period | Thu.4・5 |
| Instructor name | Ida Duretto (Graduate School of Letters Program-Specific Associate Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Italian neorealism (1945-1952) was a crucial movement in film history, marking an aware move away from mainstream Hollywood filmmaking and focusing on realistic characters and stories. Through a virtual journey across world film cultures, and national identities, this course aims to provide a critical approach to the enduring resonance of Italian neorealism in international cinema. We will start with a brief introduction on the main features of the movement and historical contextualization of the most relevant neorealist movies, from the masterpiece ‘Roma citta' aperta’ (Roberto Rossellini, 1945). Subsequently, the course will explore the broad influence of neorealism on global cinema, from the impact on contemporary filmmakers (e.g. Akira Kurosawa) to the late tributes (e.g. ‘Roma’, Alfonso Cuaron Orozco, 2018). | ||
| Course Goals | Students will learn the most significant features of Italian neorealism. Investigating the wide-ranging impact of the neorealist movement, they will improve their knowledge of world cinema. Moreover, they will deepen their historical awareness of the relationships between a movie and its precursors. Students will be able to critically watch and discuss a film, prepare a short oral presentation and perform it in front of the class. The seminar requires an active interaction of the students. Therefore, attendance is mandatory. Classes will be held in English. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
This course is a cinema course, with some screenings, therefore one class is the length of 2 classes/180 min. 1: Italian neorealism. Introduction. 2-6: Italian neorealism in global cinema. Screening and commentary of world movies influenced by Italian neorealism. 7: Presentations prepared by students. 8: Feedback. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will depend on: 1. active participation in class, 2. final presentation. Attendance is mandatory. No more than three absences are allowed. | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | The instructor will assign reading after classes. | ||
