MHU 320 Film and Literature
Novels and short stories have been interpreted for film and television; studies the differences and similarities of the two art forms.
The course will explore various connections between film and literature. Through an analysis of select stories and movies, students will gain an understanding of plot, character, point of view, form, style, metaphor, and theme. They will also develop an ability to recognize recurring patterns in the genres of film and literature, identify audiences and authorial intentions, and assess socio-cultural contexts. Selected short stories and film excerpts of the same works will be studied and discussed in the context of adaptation and translation.
Prerequisite
Metropolitan School of Professional Studies undergraduate students only