Module Details
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Title NOIR: LITERATURE, FILM, ART
Code ENGL321
Coordinator Dr J Ferraro
English
Ferraro@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 30

Aims

To develop an understanding of a range of cultural artefacts within Noir. An enhanced sense of the range of writing, film and art in the genre of Noir. To develop a sense of the relationships between literary and non-literary, particularly visual media. To develop an understanding of the political, intellectual and historical contexts of Noir.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An enhanced sense of the range of writing, film and art in the genre of Noir

(LO2) An enhanced understanding of various literary, cinematic and artistic techniques

(LO3) Enhanced reading skills in relation to literary and other cultural artefacts

(LO4) An enhanced knowledge and understanding of the cultural and historical contexts in which Noir is situated

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Time and project management - Personal organisation

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S5) Information skills - Critical reading

(S6) Research skills - Awareness of /commitment to academic integrity

(S7) Personal attributes and qualities - Initiative

Syllabus
 

Topics covered may include:  
Serie Noir: Hammett, Cain, Chandler, Macdonald
Film Noir: Huston, Hawks, Wilder, Welles Femmes
Fatales: Hughes, Millar, Caspary, Highsmith
Neo-noir: Polanski, Peckinpah, Scorsese, Cohens
In the shadows of Noir: Camus to Auster
Art Noir: Edward Hopper to Frank Miller

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module will be taught by 1 x weekly 1-hour tutorial with small group (F2F or online, as can be accommodated), and 1 x weekly 2-hour remote online workshops with whole cohort.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     11

     22

 33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 267
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Portfolio of 3 film reviews There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  1800-2200 words    33       
Scene Study  850-1150 words    0       
Assessment 2 2 Coursework essays There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  3700-4300 words    67       

Recommended Texts
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