Philosophy (PHIL) |
211 Susan Campbell, 541-346-5547
College of Arts & Sciences
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8 - No cost for class textbook materials.
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Course Data
| PHIL 332 Philosophy of Film >1 |
4.00 cr. |
| Explores questions about the aesthetic dimensions of film, its relation to the other arts, and the treatment of philosophical questions in films. |
| Grading Options: |
Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
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| Instructor: |
Brence S  |
Office:
250D Susan Campbell Hall
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| Office Hours: |
1200 - 1400 R |
via Zoom during Winter 2021 |
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CRN |
Avail |
Max |
Time |
Day |
Location |
Instructor |
Notes |
Lecture |
26199 |
1 |
100 |
1600-1720 |
tr |
129 MCK |
Brence S |
8 |
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Associated Sections |
+ Dis |
26200 |
0 |
25 |
1600-1650 |
f |
184 PLC |
Stone M |
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+ Dis |
26201 |
0 |
25 |
1300-1350 |
f |
248 GER |
Caplan A |
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+ Dis |
26202 |
1 |
25 |
1400-1450 |
f |
248 GER |
Caplan A |
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+ Dis |
26203 |
0 |
25 |
1500-1550 |
f |
184 PLC |
Stone M |
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Academic Deadlines
| Deadline |
Last day to: |
| January 5: |
Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded) |
| January 11: |
Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| January 11: |
Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded) |
| January 12: |
Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded) |
| January 12: |
Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded) |
| January 13: |
Add this course |
| January 13: |
Last day to change to or from audit |
| January 19: |
Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded) |
| January 19: |
Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded) |
| January 26: |
Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded) |
| January 26: |
Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded) |
| February 2: |
Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded) |
| February 2: |
Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded) |
| February 23: |
Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded) |
| February 23: |
Change grading option for this course |
 | You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, please contact the Office of Academic Advising, 101 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the Office of Academic Advising the next business day. |
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Expanded Course Description
| Arguably now the predominant medium for the origination and communication of culture, film (along with associated media such as video and television) has nevertheless largely been ignored by philosophers. This course, however, will approach film as a form of thought more than adequately rich, subtle, and meaningful enough to inform and guide genuine philosophical reflection and inquiry. In it, particular films will be allowed to raise problems of wide human import, and to advance claims about, and perhaps propose solutions to, those issues. Those problems, claims, and proposed solutions will then be carefully examined, measured and evaluated.
We will begin with an exploration of the particular medium that is film, rendering more accessible its unique ways of advancing meaning through the combined and controlled use of color, texture, sound, perspective, transitions, and time, as well as narrative content. As the course proceeds to the “development” of particular films, weekly film assignments will begin in week 2. Student work will consist of contributions to discussion on Canvas, short readings, written responses, and two essays written on films that students will develop independently. |
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