An introduction to the history of narrative film from its beginnings to the Second World War. It focuses on narrative cinema’s development from aesthetic, social, technological and economic perspectives while also touching on a selected number of issues in film theory. Two lectures, plus one weekly film screening; one term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above Cross-List(s): THTR&FLM 3FF3 Antirequisite(s): ART HIST 2G03, CMST 2X03, THTR&FLM 2F03 This course is administered by the Theatre & Film Studies program.
