[Special Topics]: Adaptation: A Clockwork Orange
Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: Culture & Media
CRN: 19416
Credits: 4
This is a class in which we will do a close reading of Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange as well as a shot-by-shot analysis of Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation. We will also watch and discuss Kubrick’s entire filmography: Fear and Desire (1952), Killer’s Kiss (1955), The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), Spartacus (1960), Lolita (1962), Dr. Strangelove (1964), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Barry Lyndon (1975), The Shining (1980), Full Metal Jacket (1987), Eyes Wide Shut (1999). Students will be required to make a weekly video essay about each of Kubrick’s films.
College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)
Department: Culture & Media (CAM)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Laboratory (B)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 12
Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 12:58pm EST 3/1/2026