Films from Literature ENG 2400 Spring 2024 0565

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Films from Literature ENG 2400 Spring 2024 0565
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Professor(s)
Department
English
Course Code
ENG 2400
Semester / Year
Spring 2024
Course Description

This course examines the ways and reasons that film versions of written stories differ from their sources.

Acknowledgements

This course was created by: Prof. Masiello

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Recent Discussions

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Recent Docs

“Rear Window” short story quiz (15-20 minutes)

Name_ Date________________________   “Rear Window” Short Story Quiz --NOT THE FILM The more details you add, the better.  Each question is worth 10 points.   Describe what you know about the protagonist, the main charac See More“Rear Window” short story quiz (15-20 minutes)

May 17 Final on A Clockwork Orange (the film)

A Clockwork Orange final   due May 22 or 23 (note: The quiz on the novel is a separate document) Please read all before you begin. YOU SHOULD NUMBER EACH PARAGRAPH TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE DOING THE ENTIRE ASSIGNMENT–ALL 8 PARTS. ONE PARAGRAPH PER See MoreMay 17 Final on A Clockwork Orange (the film)

April 19 Essay 4: two films from pre-existing short stories

Try to creatively combine the two stories when you get to the end of one, then the start of the other, with phrases like “In contrast” or, “On the other hand”: The common thread is they are both films made from short stories. One is a very traditi See MoreApril 19 Essay 4: two films from pre-existing short stories