Tuesday, September 10, 2013

September 10, 2013: 1930s film



I. Paper I due: Reflect on your writing on a separate sheet of paper--What are the strengths of your paper? If you had more time, what might you further develop or revise?

II. Sherlock, Jr. vs. Nosferatu--based on your film log notes, what do these films have in common? What are their differences and what are the sources of these differences?

III. European vs. American film of the 1930s:

A. Pair up with your neighbor (who read the chapter other than your own) and explain what you learned to each other.

B. After this initial discussion, form a group of with at least one other pair (who have read different chapters).

C. In your group, compare and contrast American and European Cinema in the 1930s.

  • Outline characteristics of films and their country of origin (if applicable), genres, and major filmmakers.
  • Also, talk about how the films respond to historical and cultural events. 
  • With one person acting as note taker, scratch out your outline--a chart that compares and contrasts different cinemas, perhaps. 
  • When you're finished, we'll discuss what you came up with. Everyone should place your names on the top of the outline and turn it in for credit.

D. Watch clips from the films to illustrate what you learned.

E. . Read chapters 8 and 9, Flashback for Tuesday, September 17 and prepare for entrance card.



 


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