POLISH298S

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Revealing Histories: Polish Cinema

Slavic and Eurasian Studies A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

POLISH

Catalog Number

298S

Title

Revealing Histories: Polish Cinema

Course Description

Explores the films of four famous Polish directors—Andrzej Wajda, Andrzej Munk, Krzysztof Kieœlowski, and Agnieszka Holland—whose artistic approaches and ethical/political themes greatly influenced Polish and European cinema as well as Polish politics. Through viewing their movies and consulting biographical, historical, and critical materials, we'll examine how these directors use film to reconstruct history, challenge politically or religiously orthodox myths, and suggest new ways of valuing the complexity and spiritual capacities of the individual. All texts in English translation. All films screened with subtitles.

Grading Basis

Graded

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Seminar

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

(CCI) Cross Cultural Inquiry, (EI) Ethical Inquiry, (ALP) Arts, Lit & Performance, (CZ) Civilizations