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 APPROACHES TO FILM
Code FILM102
Coordinator Dr AM Smith
Languages, Cultures and Film
Alismith@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):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

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

 11

       22

 44
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 106
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 This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    30       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    70       

Aims

To introduce students to key theoretical and conceptual debates within Film Studies;

To develop students' ability to apply theoretical and conceptual debates to close readings of film texts;

To enhance students' skills of critical analysis and independent thinking.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Show an awareness of the key theoretical and conceptual debates within Film Studies

(LO2) Understand film within its broader historical, cultural and social context

(LO3) Apply theoretical approaches or critical secondary literature to the analysis of a film

(LO4) Successfully apply a close reading to films across a range of different national and industrial contexts

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (including referencing skills)

(S3) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness

(S4) Personal attributes and qualities – Independence and confidence.

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.

Lecture:
This module will be taught using a combination of screenings, lectures and seminars. The lectures will introduce students to key concepts and theoretical debates within Film Studies. The seminars will consolidate the material taught in the lectures, as well as instruct and equip students with the skills to apply these concepts to close readings of film texts. The lectures and seminars will in turn be supplemented with a number of online activities and resources which will further support collaborative learning.

Seminar:
The seminars will consolidate the material taught in the lectures, as well as instruct and equip students with the skills to apply these concepts to close readings of film texts. The lectures and seminars will in turn be supplemented with a number of online activities and resources which will further support collaborative learning.

Syllabus
 

The module will cover in detail three theoretical topics of ongoing general relevance to film scholarship. These topics may include genre, auteurism, star studies, or others. Each topic will be studied through a variety of set films or other audiovisual texts (usually three per topic) from different eras and geographical origins, which shed light on specific aspects of the topic discussed.

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