MDST 4360 - Italian Cinema

This course is a survey of Italian cinema from the early 1900’s to the present from a historical, critical,and cultural perspective. Topics may include the silent era, Neorealism, the rise of art cinema, and the cycle of genres that have characterized Italian film. Through readings, lectures, discussions, and screenings, students will further their understanding of how Italy’s changing political and economic climate have influenced Italian filmmakers’ unique approach to storytelling on screen.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3301, MDST 3302, or MDST 3350, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3