POLSH 1301

POLSH 1301

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

Eastern Europe has contributed unique films to global cinema. In this class, students will watch, discuss, and write about a variety of films: Oscar winners and lesser-known films, thrillers and comedies—from Poland, Russia, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and more. In addition to learning film terminology, students will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the cultures, history and geography of Eastern Europe. Students will write film reviews, technical analyses of films, and personal essays. All class films are available for streaming through Blackboard.

When Offered Fall.

Satisfies Requirement First-Year Writing Seminar.

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Syllabi: none
  •   FWS Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17488 POLSH 1301   SEM 101

  • For more information about First-Year Writing Seminars, see the Knight Institute website at http://www.arts.cornell.edu/knight_institute.