ENGL 126 Film & Literature*
This course is a comparative study of techniques that written fiction and film use to present literary elements. Students study fiction selected from world literature and various time periods, and they watch American and foreign films. Students base their interpretations on both films and written texts. Evaluation and grading is primarily based on writing comparative and critical analysis.
Prerequisite
ENGL 102
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
ENGL 126Film & Literature*
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I. General Information
Department
English, Languages, and Philosophy
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education
General Education Competency
GEM Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
48
Prerequisite Narrative
ENGL 102
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This course is a comparative study of techniques that written fiction and film use to present literary elements. Students study fiction selected from world literature and various time periods, and they watch American and foreign films. Students base their interpretations on both films and written texts. Evaluation and grading is primarily based on writing comparative and critical analysis.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Become familiar with and demonstrate knowledge of various literary elements used in both fiction and film.
- Gain appreciation for the breadth and depth of film as text.
- Engage in thoughtful analysis of film and fiction in both discussion and written form.
- Become acquainted with multicultural, multi-century and multi-genre representations of film and literature as used throughout the course.
- Gain appreciation for both film/literature as a reflection of historical context.
- Become acquainted with current cinema and how elements apply to this course.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Weekly discussion responses in Blackboard Discussion Board
Weekly screening of films, both independently and assigned
Two 2-3 page assigned formal essays
Independent screening/reading journal
One final director/author project
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
Discussion Board postings, related to screenings/readings (10 pts each)
2. Two formal 2-3 page essays (25 pts each)
3. Final Project (50 pts)
Required Exams
Discussion Board postings
Two essays
Final Project
Required Text
Capote, Truman. Breakfast at Tiffany’sDoyle, Arthur Conan. A Study in Scarlet
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Discussion Board postings, related to screenings/readings (10 pts each)
2. Two formal 2-3 page essays (25 pts each)
3. Final Project (50 pts) Discussion Board postings
Two essays
Final Project