CMPL 376 - Realism, 1800 to the Present: The Mirror Up to Nature

FC ARHU WADV

4 credits
Realism, though not the radical project it was, remains a significant part of contemporary culture. The tension between accurate reproduction of ‘reality’ and the creation of meaningful aesthetic form gives Realism its dynamic quality. Realism negotiates between the possibilities and limitations of representation in media such as the novel, drama, painting, photography, cinema, and television. The course will explore what realism was and its legacy, drawing from American, British, Irish, French, Italian, and Russian traditions.

Prerequisites: CINE 290 or ENGL 275/CMPL 200 or ENGL 299 or two 200-level courses in ENGL.

This course is cross-listed with CINE-375, ENGL-375