European Masterpieces
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Number
4989
Career
Undergraduate
Units
3 units
Grading
Graded Alpha
Topic
Literary Adaptation Polish Cinema
Description
Prerequisites: UCLR 100, UCLR 100C, UCLR 100E, UCLR 100M, or equivalent; please check requirements for declared majors/minors for exceptions.

Major European literary texts will be examined in a historical and cultural context and in their transhistorical, universal aspects that make them masterpieces. Students will understand how literary masterpieces help us develop critical consciousness of our experience.
Class Attributes
Tier 2 Literary Knowledge
European Studies
Global Studies
Class Notes
This course focuses on film adaptations of well-known works of Polish literature. We will compare the content and narrative style of selected novels and short stories with their film versions, and we'll explore the inherent differences between literature and cinema. This is a writing intensive class. A grade of C- or better in UCWR 110 is required to enroll.
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Class Details
Instructor(s)
Zbigniew Banas
Meets
We 4:15PM - 6:45PM
Dates
08/24/2026 - 12/12/2026
Room
Crown Center - Room 104
Instruction Mode
In person
Campus
Lake Shore Campus
Location
Lake Shore Campus
Components
Lecture Required
Class Availability
Status
Open
Seats Taken
0
Seats Open
18
Class Capacity
18
Wait List Total
0
Wait List Capacity
5