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FILM 207 German Film

This course is an interdisciplinary study of contemporary German society and culture through the medium of film. The aim of the course is to show the interconnection between artistic expression and the historical, social, and cultural realities within Germany from the 1900s to the present.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

  1. Engage in a cinematic exploration of various worldviews as it relates to Germany.
  2. Describe German history, cultures, values, and aesthetics of self and others through an exploration of cultural mores, family life, religion, art, and literature as depicted in German film.
  3. Identify and explain multiple perspectives when exploring subjects within German cultures.
  4. Analyze global events and issues and describe the interconnection between artistic expression and the historical and cultural realities of Germany from economic, political, environmental, aesthetic, or social perspectives
  5. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues of aesthetics, creativity, humanism, meaning, and/or invention in German film.
  6. Incorporate innovation, risk-taking, and creativity into analysis and problem-solving methods by distinguishing different cinematic styles and genres based on the cultural models created throughout German history.
  7. Pose and address questions related to the confluence of creative and humanistic expression with social and cultural contexts in German film.
  8. Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the role of German cinema in illuminating the human condition and search for meaning.
  9. Identify ethical issues arising from cross-cultural study of Germany.

Course Objectives

  1. Engage in a cinematic exploration of various worldviews as it relates to Germany.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Writing Assignments

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Global Competency Rubric

    Global Competency

    • GC1
  2. Describe German history, cultures, values, and aesthetics of self and others through an exploration of cultural mores, family life, religion, art, and literature as depicted in German film.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Writing Assignments

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Global Competency Rubric

    Global Competency

    • GC2
  3. Identify and explain multiple perspectives when exploring subjects within German cultures.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Writing Assignments

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Global Competency Rubric

    Global Competency

    • GC3
  4. Analyze global events and issues and describe the interconnection between artistic expression and the historical and cultural realities of Germany from economic, political, environmental, aesthetic, or social perspectives

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Exam

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Global Competency Rubric

    Global Competency

    • GC4
  5. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues of aesthetics, creativity, humanism, meaning, and/or invention in German film.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Writing Assignments

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

    Creative Process

    • CP1
  6. Incorporate innovation, risk-taking, and creativity into analysis and problem-solving methods by distinguishing different cinematic styles and genres based on the cultural models created throughout German history.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Writing Assignments

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

    Creative Process

    • CP2
  7. Pose and address questions related to the confluence of creative and humanistic expression with social and cultural contexts in German film.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Writing Assignments

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

    Creative Process

    • CP3
  8. Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the role of German cinema in illuminating the human condition and search for meaning.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Exam

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric

    Creative Process

    • CP4
  9. Identify ethical issues arising from cross-cultural study of Germany.