Course content

FILM3012 is a master’s course that focuses on theoretical positions and methods in film studies.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of the course the student has knowledge of:

• film studies as an academic tradition.
• the relationship and interaction between theory, history, and analysis of film.

Skills

Upon successful completion of the course the student knows how to:

• identify how different film research traditions relate to each other and what knowledge interests have governed them.
• reflect on film theory's role in the analysis and interpretation of film.
• discuss how central issues have been treated in various film-theoretical traditions.
• explain how development of film-historical knowledge has been characterized by different methodologies and conceptions of film as a medium.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, seminars and screenings.

Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

• Participate as a discussion leader in the class
• Three short written assignments

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The course reading list is about 1200 pages, plus the films and episodes that are screened in their entirety.

Credit reductions