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 NR Thornton
Languages, Cultures and Film
N.Thornton@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
FILM103 HOLLYWOOD AND EUROPE; FILM101 INTRODUCTION TO FILM LANGUAGE; COMM152 Sound, Image and Meaning 

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 9

         1

 10
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 140
TOTAL HOURS 150

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
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    70       
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    30       

Aims

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

(LO1) An understanding of the study skills needed for an independently researched project.

(LO2) Ability to organise a project into appropriate chapters and stages etc.

(LO3) Ability to recognise and develop research worthy ideas and to explain their interest convincingly.

(LO4) Ability to manage working time effectively and to take responsibility for regular tasks.

(LO5) A deeper understanding of the concepts taught in other modules (especially FILM102) and an ability to use them to underpin independent research.

(S1) Information skills - critical reading

(S2) Information skills - Information accessing

(S3) Communication skills - Media analysis

(S4) Communication skills - Academic writing

(S5) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S6) Research skills - all communication skills

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Seminars/research skills session/ lectures 9 hours;

Individual supervision 1 hour;

Independent Study 140 hours.

Syllabus
 

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
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.