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 Critical Approaches to Screen Studies
Code FILM204
Coordinator Dr MG Flood
Languages, Cultures and Film
Maria.Flood@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
FILM101 INTRODUCTION TO FILM LANGUAGE; FILM102 APPROACHES TO FILM 

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

       33

 55
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 95
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    25       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    75       

Aims

Strengthen and expand students’ critical approaches to different forms of screen media;

Deepen students’ knowledge of the current and historical theories surrounding these screen productions;

To unpick and interrogate the power structures and related conceptual frameworks that have been deployed in the analysis of these productions;

Introduce students to a range of different theoretical and filmic sources that inform and broaden our understanding and application of these theoretical concepts;

Enable students to understand diversity in screen media in terms of social, economic geographical and linguistic and other contexts

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Synthesise and critically evaluate complex theoretical ideas

(LO2) Analyse different forms of media using the theories studied

(LO3) Recognise and critically evaluate the ways in which screen media can perpetuate and/or deconstruct established power structures.

(LO4) Read and evaluate theoretical texts and apply them to screen media

(LO5) Present a coherent argument in written prose, following scholarly conventions of referencing and bibliography.

(S1) Information skills – critical reading

(S2) Communication - written

(S3) Time management

(S4) Critical thinking

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: every week there will be a lecture on each topic/film which will include an introduction to the topic, key terms, background to the film, and detailed analysis of the film.

Seminar: Students will be expected to prepare material (reading, viewing) set by tutors and this will form the basis for class discussions.

Film screenings: the films studied on this module will be screened each week.

Syllabus
 

Topics may include:

Understanding power and the canon;

Gender;

Race;

The transnational/transcultural/global.

Recommended Texts
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