Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Continuous assessment You will be graded on the coursework you submit across the semester, not through a final examination. You will have to submit 2 pieces of coursework throughout the module, one per national cinema discussed. Each piece of coursework is weighted equally (50% each of the module mark). If you fail to submit any of the pieces of coursework, you will receive a zero for that piece and your overall module mark will therefore be reduced accordingly. | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Supplementary assessment Resit or re-submission of all missed or failed elements. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Have a thorough grounding in the cultural history of film-making in Europe.
Be familiar with the political and social contexts in which these films were made.
Have a good general knowledge of major film-makers.
Have developed their skills in the field of comparative study.
Brief description
This module is intended for students who are interested in the film history and culture of Europe. The module provides an opportunity for students to learn about the development of film in Europe and in particular countries. Lectures will outline the major social and political changes which were influential in the making of these countries' films, and seminars will be of a comparative nature.
Aims
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Content
10 lectures/seminars plus 6 film viewings
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Written assessments and seminar discussions |
| Problem solving | Written assessments will develop students' problem-solving skills. |
| Research skills | Written assessments require the application of research skills. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Analysis of films in the taret language(s). |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4