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Objectives and competences

To introduce students to a wider range of film genres · To familiarize students with basic film concepts and terminology · To enable students to critically evaluate stories, film in video resources · To help students choose stories, film/video resources for future classroom use · To explore the cultural instruction potential of film/video from English-speaking cultures · To explore accompanying classroom and homework activities for getting the most from films · To encourage critical reading and writing on film

Content (Syllabus outline)

· Classic stories and modern interpretation · Storytelling skills · Integrating film, video and reading · Cinema concepts and terminology · Literary adaptations into film · Film genres (e.g., western, science fiction, detective and mystery, cartoon and short animation, documentaries) · Cultural knowledge through film · Critique and review of film · Classroom activities with stories and film

Learning and teaching methods

The course will be designed around the classroom watching of a selection of films or TV materials. Viewing will alternate with lecture/discussion on thesyllabus topics, each of which is keyed to a specific film/video selection. Accompanying worksheets will guide students in terminology, critique, interpretation and cultural extension. Students will each complete an individual project involving choice, critical reading, critical reviewing, film-making, and lesson planning.

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate: · Broader knowledge of the film canon · Enhanced vocabulary of film terminology and concepts · Ability to use film for cultural instruction · Ability to design activities to accompany film viewing · Improved critical ability in writing and reading reviews

Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes

On completion of this course students will be able to demonstrate: · Broader knowledge of the film canon · Enhanced vocabulary of film terminology and concepts · Ability to use film for cultural instruction · Ability to design activities to accompany film viewing · Improved critical ability in writing and reading reviews

Readings

Berger, John. Ways of Seeing. London: Penguin, 1972. Mitchell, W.J.T. Iconology: Image, Text, Ideology. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1986. Stam, Robert and Alessandra Raengo (eds.). Literature and Film: A Guide to the Theory and Practice of Film Adaptation. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2005. Stafford, Tim. Teaching Visual Literacy in the Primary Classroom. Oxford: Routledge, 2011.

Prerequisits

Attendance of 80% and regular completion of coursework are required for taking the exam.

  • red. prof. dr. VICTOR KENNEDY, prof. ang.

  • Written examination: 50
  • Project: 25
  • Collaboration in lectures, tutorials and lab work: 25

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  • ENGLISH STUDIES (TEACHING ENGLISH) - 1st