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 WORLD CINEMAS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Code FILM301
Coordinator Dr MG Flood
Languages, Cultures and Film
Maria.Flood@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 6 FHEQ First 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   22

         22
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 128
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
Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a resit opportunity. This will be marked anonymously.  0    70       
Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a resit opportunity. This cannot be marked anonymously.  0    30       

Aims

To allow students to study the generic and stylistic features of contemporary world cinemas;

To introduce students to the connections between photography, cinematic, and media images of conflict;

To examine the relationship between film, contemporary political events and critical writing;

To explore global themes and topics from a range of linguistic and geographical perspectives;

To encourage critical analysis of cinematic and theoretical material and reflection on the practice of criticism.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand issues of global production and distribution trends as they pertain to film.

(LO2) Develop skills in self-motivated study and independent research.

(LO3) Understand and apply key concepts in contemporary theory.

(LO4) Understand historical and political issues and apply understanding to film analysis.

(LO5) Critically engage with different registers of image, such as photographs, animation, fiction, both standard genre films and less familiar film-making traditions.

(S1) Communication (oral).

(S2) Communication (written and visual).

(S3) Reading and critical analysis and synthesis of written material – academic and journalistic.

(S4) Critical engagement with global visual cultures.

(S5) IT skills – PowerPoint, recording software.

(S6) Self-motivated research and personal attributes and qualities - independence.

(S7) Critical thinking and problem solving – critical analysis.

(S8) Critical thinking and problem solving – independence.

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.

Seminar:
The main teaching method will be a 2 hour seminar including a short introduction lecture, whole group discussion, following by close scene analysis and small group activities.

Self directed learning:
- Assigned readings 44 hours
- Online short lectures – 11 hours
- Watching films – 22 hours
- Seminar preparation – 14 hours
- Assessment preparation – 37 hours

Syllabus
 

Topics covered might include:

11’09”01: September 11, dir. Mira Nair et al (2002), Alejandro Iñárritu’s short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w18LvhyTzgg;

Mira Nair (2012), The Reluctant Fundamentalist;

Waltz with Bashir (2008), dir. Ari Folman;

The Idol (2015), dir. Hany Abu-Assad;

Omar (2013), dir. Hany Abu-Assad;

Nollywood film;

Timbuktu, dir. Abderrahmane Sissako, 2014;

Children of Men (2002), dir. Alfonso Cuarón;

Photographing Conflict in a Global Age.

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