Fall 2023 Jewish Studies GU4145 section 001

Topics in Israeli Cinema

Call Number 10728
Day & Time
Location
W 10:00am-1:45pm
214 Pupin Laboratories
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Stuart Weinstock
Type FILM SCREENI
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Israel has a unique and constantly-evolving national cinema, the product of its diverse immigrant population, influences from neighboring nations, and dramatic national history. Beginning with artistic influences from abroad and culminating with native self-examinations, this course will provide a survey of Israeli film history, recurring foci of Israeli cinema, and introductions to influential filmmakers from early director and impresario Menahem Golan to Orthodox writer/director Rama Burshtein.

Each class meeting will include a complete screening of an Israeli feature film, as well as clips of related works. Readings will include critical essays and histories which elaborate on in-class screenings and cover additional topics and films. Written assignments will be three analytical essays which will encourage critical thinking, close analysis of films, and independent research beyond the materials presented in class.

All readings are in English. All feature films and film clips are in Hebrew (some include Arabic), and will be presented with English subtitles. Students fluent in Hebrew and Arabic are encouraged to interpret the dialogue for additional meaning that may not be translated in the subtitles.

Web Site Vergil
Department Institute for Israel & Jewish Studies
Enrollment 22 students (25 max) as of 2:05PM Monday, December 2, 2024
Subject Jewish Studies
Number GU4145
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Section key 20233JWST4145W001