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FILM1104 - Nordic Cinema and Television

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

Course content

FILM1104 is a base level course that deals with cinema and television in the Nordic countries. The course is taught in English, and the student gains insight into trends and developments in contemporary Nordic film and television culture.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:

  • contemporary cinema and television in the Nordic countries, with attention to cultural, artistic, and commercial contexts.
  • popular and critical reception of contemporary Nordic cinema and television, both within the region and beyond.

Skills

After completing the course, the student can:

  • identify and discuss important trends and developments in contemporary Nordic films and television series.
  • relate their acquired knowledge to questions concerning Nordic culture, society and history.
  • develop independent analyses of contemporary Nordic films and television series.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, screenings, and written assignments. Teaching is conducted in English. Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory written assignments

Further on evaluation

The final course assessment consists of a 3-day home exam, where the student completes a written assignment of 3000-4000 words.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The course reading list is about 600 pages, plus the films and episodes that are screened in their entirety.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Film Studies
  • Film and Video Production
Contact information
Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Art and Media Studies

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn UTS Home examination 100/100

Release
2023-10-17

Submission
2023-10-20


10:00


10:00

INSPERA
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Spring ORD Home examination 100/100 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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