Modern Languages and Cultures |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | INTRODUCTION TO FILM RESEARCH | ||
Code | FILM106 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr AM Smith Modern Languages and Cultures Alismith@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
COMM152 Sound, Image and Meaning; FILM101 INTRODUCTION TO FILM LANGUAGE; FILM103 HOLLYWOOD AND EUROPE |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
FILM102 APPROACHES TO FILM |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
1 |
2 |
0 3 |
6 | |||
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Private Study | 144 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 |
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Project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -2000 words | 50 | ||||
Extract analysis There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -1500 words | 30 | ||||
Critical evaluation of secondary literature. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | -1000 words | 20 |
Aims |
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To broaden and deepen students’ understanding of film texts in context; To develop students' critical skills when confronted with academic writing; To increase students' confidence in handling theoretical concepts in relation to specific texts; To introduce students to techniques of independent research, including question formulation, data-gathering, project organisation and time management. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An understanding of the study skills needed for an independently researched project. |
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(LO2) Ability to organise a project into appropriate chapters and stages etc. |
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(LO3) Ability to recognise and develop research worthy ideas and to explain their interest convincingly. |
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(LO4) Ability to manage working time effectively and to take responsibility for regular tasks. |
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(LO5) A deeper understanding of the concepts taught in other modules (especially FILM102) and an ability to use them to underpin independent research. |
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(S1) Information skills - critical reading |
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(S2) Information skills - Information accessing |
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(S3) Communication skills - Media analysis |
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(S4) Communication skills - Academic writing |
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(S5) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
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(S6) Research skills - all communication skills |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Individual Supervision Teaching Method 4 - Blog |
Syllabus |
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Students will be asked to select a film from a pre-established list for which reading lists and supporting material is available. (In discussion with tutors, students may also choose a film according to individual preference). Over the course of the semester students will: Consider that film in relation to the three approaches studied in FILM102 (co-requisite), i.e. from an auteur, genre and star studies perspective; Critically read and comment on secondary texts related to the film; Undertake a detailed textual analysis of a selected portion of the film. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |