Module Catalogues, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University      Module Code: COM303 Module Title: Theoretical Debates in Film Studies Module Level: Level 3 Module Credits: 5.00 Academic Year: 2019/20 Semester: SEM1 Originating Department: School of Film and TV Arts Pre-requisites: N/A     Aims This module will provide an overview of the main theoretical approaches to the study of film, ranging from the early debates surrounding realism and formalism, to later schools of thoughts, including feminist theory, semiotics, auteur theory, genre criticism, psychoanalysis, cognitivism and phenomenology. These different theoretical perspectives will be explored via relevant case studies. Learning outcomes  A. Demonstrate a sound understanding of the core theoretical debates in film studies B. Apply theoretical concepts to the analysis of individual films C. Situate individual films in their socio-cultural contexts and show awareness of the intricate ideological and economic processes involved in the films’ production and reception. D. Critically evaluate the theoretical developments brought about by digitisation. Method of teaching and learning  Lectures Seminars Syllabus  Topics will typically include (but will not be restricted to): • the notion of realism in cinema; • theories of spectatorship; • authorship and subjectivity; • the politics of cinema; • the development of genres; • issues in digital aesthetics. Delivery Hours   Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab/Prcaticals Fieldwork / Placement Other(Private study) Total Hours/Semester 26   13        111  150

Assessment

Sequence	Method	% of Final Mark
1	Essay 1	40.00
2	Essay 2	60.00

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