TDF 324 - Film Noir and the Noir Novel

1 semester, 3 credits-

Investigates the “dark cinema” that flourished in the 1940’s and 1950’s, as well as its literary antecedent, the “roman noir.” Examines important examples from both genres; students analyze and participate in the critical debates about the nature of noir. Understanding this genre leads students to see how audiences develop expectations about a given work. Same as ENG 391.