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 PROJECTING CHINA: AN INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CINEMA
Code CHIN277
Coordinator Dr A Becher
Languages, Cultures and Film
Angela.Becher@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 5 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 11

 11

       3

 25
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 125
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    85       
There is a resit opportunity This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  10    15       

Aims

To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of contemporary Chinese cinema (principally produced in the People’s Republic of China), both in terms of its historical development and its recent spread around the world;

To introduce a number of landmarks in the history of twentieth-century China, through their representations in filmic texts;

To develop students’ abilities to present and organise arguments clearly, and to analyse problems, in relation to these issues;

To enhance students’ skills in the critical evaluation of primary sources (specifically films) and historiography.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An ability to read, analyse and reflect critically and contextually upon secondary evidence, including historical writings and the interpretations of historians.

(LO2) An understanding of the development of history as a discipline and an awareness of different historical methodologies.

(LO3) The ability to develop and sustain historical arguments and utilise evidence, with regard to the history and historiography of the development of Chinese cinema, as well as the representation of Chinese history in Chinese cinema.

(S1) Confidence, independence of mind, responsibility, organisation and time-management.

(S2) The ability to work collaboratively and to participate in group discussion

(S3) Gathering, analysing and organising information, including online and digital resources.

(S4) Structure, coherence, clarity and fluency of oral expression.

(S5) Structure, coherence, clarity and fluency of written expression

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:
The lectures provide an overview of the material, concepts and issues for mastering the course.

One-hour seminar:
Student will give their class presentations in Week 12.

Syllabus
 

Weekly topics may include:

the post-socialist cinema of the 5th generation of filmmakers

Urbanization and commercialization in the films of the 6th generation

Female auteurs in Hong Kong

Taiwan's new wave cinema

Censorship and government blockbusters

Recommended Texts
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