Shakespeare in World Cinema: A Film Series
Shakespeare in World Cinema: A Film SeriesPresented by the Department of German, Russian, and Asian Languages and Literature
Co-Sponsored by the Mandel Humanities Center
FALL SEMESTER
October 21, 2010
Thursday, 5pm, Mandel G03
Korol' Lir (King Lear, RUSSIA, 1971)
Directed by Grigori Kozintsev with music by Dmitri Shostakovich
Based on a translation by Boris Pasternak
(in Russian with English subtitles)
Discussion led by David Powelstock (GRALL) and William Flesch (ENG)
November 18, 2010
Thursday, 5pm, Mandel G03
Omkara (Othello, INDIA, 2006)
Directed by Vishal Bharadwaj
(In Hindi with English subtitles)
Discussion led by Harleen Singh (GRALL) and Govind Sreenivasan (HIST)
Refreshments will be provided
Asian Language Programs
The Chinese Language Program offers three levels of modern Chinese instruction on a regular basis. The program also offers a course for Chinese heritage learners. The curriculum is language proficiency orientated. The proficiency guidelines of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language are the framework for our teaching and learning. Therefore, students will develop their proficiency in receptive skills as well as productive skills.
The Japanese Language Program offers a four-year curriculum in Japanese language study. The program emphasizes the acquisition of proficiency in four areas: listening, speaking, reading and writing. At the same time, the program aims to develop an awareness of the distinct culture and heritage of Japan through hands-on classroom activities and special presentations.