Artistically-made film not only "re-presents" life, but suggests new "ways of seeing" it in general. This lecture/discussion course provides in-depth exploration of the work of four groundbreaking film directors whose works manifest wildly divergent visions. We will study Howard Hawks' "screwball" comedy romances (for instance, His Girl Friday); Alfred Hitchcock's dark dramas of crime, horror, and the psyche (for instance, Vertigo); Jean-Luc Godard's irreverent, cooly stylish constructions (for instance, Breathless); and Ingmar Bergman's lyrical avant-garde masterpieces (for instance, Persona). Background readings in general film structure and theory will also be included. Requirements: Several short writing and group assignments, four 4- to 5-page papers, a short in-class presentation, and a final exam. Student performance will be evaluated on the basis of effort, engagement, and depth of exploration. Prerequisite: a 100-level English course or English 204. Enrollment limit: 25 (expected: 25). (Post-1900)

Hour: SALAMENSKY