LIT 135 — Film as Literature
This course provides an introduction to the essential elements of literature through the study of the visual medium of film In class and on their own, students will watch, analyze, and discuss narrative films spanning several eras and genres, with particular emphasis on examining historical, cultural, political, spiritual, philosophical, and emotional contexts Literary elements, including characterization, setting, theme, symbolism, and plot, will be explored in conjunction with technical and artistic elements of film, such as cinematography, mise-en-scene, sound, and editing