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FILM1002

Film, Culture and Society

Credits 15
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The course covers historical, cultural, sociological and psychological aspects of film. Ideological aspects of institutions and particular films are discussed, such as gender issues and censorship, as well as a particular focus on the development of film criticism as an institution. In the area of film history the course is focused on developments within American and European film since the 70s and 80s, and gives a basic introduction to understanding film in national and global perspectives.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, film screenings, tutorials.

Compulsory assignment:
Students must pass an oral presentation before final assessment can be made.


More on assessment:
The method of assessment will be a term paper in 10-15 pages.


Students are required to check the result of their assignments on the department's bulletin board.


Students are required to stay updated on any information provided by the department or course director, either via It's learning, Innsida, course pages on the web, or on bulletin boards.

Compulsory assignments

  • oral presentation

Course materials

Set readings of approx. 1200 pages, plus films shown in connection to the teaching

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
FILM1012 15 sp
HFFILM101 15 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Film Studies
  • Media Production

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Art and Media Studies

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Oppgave
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-11-26

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Oppgave
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-19