LALW352 Modern British Cinema 3 cr.

This course surveys recent trends in the cinema of England, Scotland, Wales and the rest of the UK. We’ll study a variety of genres unique to Britain, including heritage films and the Thatcherite cinema. Major figures like Mike Leigh, Stephen Frears, Anthony Minghella, Lynne Ramsay, Danny Boyle and Ken Loach will be studied, as well as some independent filmmakers. The course format will be seminar discussion and lecture, with several essays and one mid-term exam.

Prerequisites: LALW200

Lecture/Seminar
All College Elective