Course - Film, Culture and Society - FILM1002
Film, Culture and Society
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 |
Subject areas
- Film Studies
- Media Production