LFT202 Filmsjangre
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leaders:
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- Ahmet Gürata
- Trond Arntzen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Literature, Film and Theatre
- Screen Production and Film Studies, Advanced Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
LFT105 or 15 ECTS credits in literature
Course contents
In this course, we will explore the term genre by examining selected film genres and films that belong to, exceed and/or challenge this category. An important part of the course will be to explain how film genre is closely connected to sociopolitical and cultural factors in society.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the students shall
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Be familiar with selected film genres
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Have knowledge about the characteristics of film and its place in society (sociopolitical debates and ethical questions)
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Be able to think critically and consciously about the term genre
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Be able to make a scientific film analysis
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Be able to present film analyses based on the science of film and thereby contribute to new interpretations within the subject area
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Be able to exchange views and interpretations with others based on the problems and empirical data of the subject
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Be able to apply scientific knowledge to practical and theoretical problems and make justified decisions
Examination requirements
Compulsory attendance (at least 80 %), and approved oral presentation.
Teaching methods
The teaching will be in the form of lectures, seminars, film viewings and reflection tasks.
The workload is estimated to 400 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
3-day individual home examination. Graded assessment.