Module Descriptors
NATIONAL CINEMAS
FTVR60310
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Manuel
Email: C.J.Manuel@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 11
Independent Study Hours: 139
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assessment 1
A 10-minute-long individual presentation to two tutors.
Assessment weighting: 30%
The student will research existing academic discussion appertaining to the concept of 'national' cinema. The student will consequently give a verbal presentation to two tutors of her/his understanding of two or three key themes of the academic discussion. Learning outcomes 2 and 3
Assessment 2
Essay - 2500 words
Assessment weighting: 70%
Select one country other than the United States of America. Research the chosen country's cinema industry and output. Discuss the notion(s) of the chosen country's 'national' cinema, making reference to your research. Learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3
A 10-minute-long individual presentation to two tutors.
Assessment weighting: 30%
The student will research existing academic discussion appertaining to the concept of 'national' cinema. The student will consequently give a verbal presentation to two tutors of her/his understanding of two or three key themes of the academic discussion. Learning outcomes 2 and 3
Assessment 2
Essay - 2500 words
Assessment weighting: 70%
Select one country other than the United States of America. Research the chosen country's cinema industry and output. Discuss the notion(s) of the chosen country's 'national' cinema, making reference to your research. Learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3
Module Texts
Hjort, M & Scott Mackenzie (eds.) Cinema and Nation, Routledge, 2000
Nowell-Smith, G. (ed.) The Oxford History of World Cinema, 1996
Hill, J & Pamela Church-Gibson, (eds.)The Oxford Guide to Film Studies, 1998
Screen Issue 'Over the Borderlines - Questioning National Identities' 30/4, 1989
Smith, A.D. National Identity, Penguin, 1991
Nowell-Smith, G. (ed.) The Oxford History of World Cinema, 1996
Hill, J & Pamela Church-Gibson, (eds.)The Oxford Guide to Film Studies, 1998
Screen Issue 'Over the Borderlines - Questioning National Identities' 30/4, 1989
Smith, A.D. National Identity, Penguin, 1991
Module Resources
Viewing facilities, book and video stock,
Module Learning Strategies
3 three-hour introductory workshops followed by weekly tutorials (10 min) over 9 weeks.
Compilation of filmography and bibliography to reflect four key aspects of the indicative content of the module (see above).
Viewing, analysis and selection of representative films and relevant literature
Self-directed research and progress review with tutor.
Compilation of filmography and bibliography to reflect four key aspects of the indicative content of the module (see above).
Viewing, analysis and selection of representative films and relevant literature
Self-directed research and progress review with tutor.
Module Indicative Content
Choose one national cinema and investigate according to 4 of the following issues/criteria:
Popular cinema (non-Hollywood), e.g. Bollywood
Recent movements and trends in filmmaking practice and style (e.g. Dogma)
The politics and themes of diasporic cinema (emigre filmmakers such as Atom Egoyan or EmirKusturica repositioning their work and approaches within new national contexts)
Economic trends (adoption of international style, co-production, policy and funding)
Emerging auteurs within national film contexts
Cultural ideology and identity (political cinema and censorship)
Associating national cinemas with specific genres, styles and representational modes (e.g., Japanese and anime, Indian and the musical)
Popular cinema (non-Hollywood), e.g. Bollywood
Recent movements and trends in filmmaking practice and style (e.g. Dogma)
The politics and themes of diasporic cinema (emigre filmmakers such as Atom Egoyan or EmirKusturica repositioning their work and approaches within new national contexts)
Economic trends (adoption of international style, co-production, policy and funding)
Emerging auteurs within national film contexts
Cultural ideology and identity (political cinema and censorship)
Associating national cinemas with specific genres, styles and representational modes (e.g., Japanese and anime, Indian and the musical)