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 | HOLLYWOOD AND EUROPE | ||
Code | FILM103 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr AR Loxham Modern Languages and Cultures Abigail.Loxham@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
N/A |
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 The aim of the lectures is to introduce students to the history of European and Hollywood film |
11 The aim of the seminars is to encourage students to carry out close readings of films, and consolidate the material taught in the lectures. |
22 Film Screening |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 106 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 2 hours | Semester 1 | 50 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Essay deadline: Normally Monday week 12, check module guide and VITAL for more details Where required, reassessment will take the form of the original assessment. |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 1500 words | Semester 1 | 50 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Essay |
Aims |
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To introduce students to the history of European and Hollywood cinema; To foster an understanding of key film texts within their social, historical and industrial contexts; T o develop skills of close analysis of film texts; To understand the complex and shifting interrelationships between American and European cinema.
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Learning Outcomes |
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Show a knowledge of the history of European and Hollywood cinema, and in particular, the relationship between the two industries
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Demonstrate an understanding of key film tests within their social, historical and industrial contexts
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Apply theoretical approaches or critical secondary literature to the analysis of a film
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Successfully apply a close reading to films across a range of different national and industrial contexts
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - The aim of the lectures is to introduce students to the history of European and Hollywood film |
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Seminar - The aim of the seminars is to encourage students to carry out close readings of films, and consolidate the material taught in the lectures. |
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- Film Screening |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered during the module may include : Encounters between Hollywood and Europe; German Expressionism: Screening / case study: Caligari; Film Noir: Screening / case study: Double Indemnity; The European Art Film: Screening / case study: The Seventh Seal; New Hollywood: Screening / case study: Bonnie and Clyde; The Italian gangster in Hollywood: Screening / case study: Mean Streets; Spaghetti Westerns: Screening / case study: Fistful of Dollars; United States and the European Imaginary: Screening / case study: Paris Texas; European emigrés in Hollywood: Screening / case study: All That Heaven Allows; Rethinking the remake: Screening / case study: Fear Eats the Soul.
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Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |