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Topics in Literary Theory (493-0-20)

Topic

Cinema at the End of Film: Theories, Histories, Me

Instructors

Domietta Torlasco
847/491-8269
1860 S. Campus Drive, Crowe Hall #2-131

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 4-410: Thurs 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

What is cinema in the 21st century? What can it still do? This course will explore the afterlives of cinema in the digital age by turning to theorists and practitioners who have addressed the question of technology in terms of both aesthetics and politics. We will read texts from a variety of fields, including film and media theory, feminist/queer theory, critical race theory, and post-autonomist Marxism. At the same time, we will consider the way filmmakers such as John Akomfrah, Harun Farocki, Jean-Luc Godard, and Hito Steyerl have negotiated cinema's role and envisioned its potential in a global image economy.

Class Materials (Required)

Will be available on Canvas.