CHIN 109 - Topics in Chinese Film

3 HU, CD
First Semester. A study of the booming contemporary cinema scenes in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. We will develop a contextualized critical vocabulary for film analysis, examine the history of popular Chinese cinema, and study the relationship between style and politics. Directors may include Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Wong Kar-wai, Stanley Kwan, Ang Lee, Hou Hsiao-hsien, and Tsai Ming-liang. For complete topics and description see the online supplement.

Prerequisites & Notes
Note: May be repeated for credit.
Enrollment Limit: 30.
Ms. Deppman

Credits: 3 hours