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Philosophy (PHIL)
211 Susan Campbell, 541-346-5547
College of Arts & Sciences
8 - No cost for class textbook materials.
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Course Data
  PHIL 332   + Dis >1 0.00 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
Instructor: Dubrule AE-mail
Office Hours: 1430 - 1630 M Or by appointment.
Course Materials
 
  CRN Avail Max Time Day Location Instructor Notes

+ Dis

33972 0 25 1200-1250 f 107 ESL Dubrule A  
 
Associated Sections

Lecture

33969 1 100 1000-1120 mw 245 STB Brence S e8
-   245 STB
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May 19:   Change grading option for this course
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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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