Module Details |
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 | Screen Cultures B | ||
Code | COMM744 | ||
Coordinator |
Mr GW Needham Communication and Media Gary.Needham@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To introduce students to screen cultures as they are formed through the historical, industrial, and political contexts of production and reception. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of a range of dominant and marginal screen cultures. |
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(LO2) Students will demonstrate familiarity with advanced concepts and debates in film studies. |
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(LO3) Students will demonstrate skills in advanced moving image analysis. |
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(S1) Researching and locating materials through the effective use of library and information services, bibliographies and electronic sources of knowledge and information |
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(S2) Academic writing |
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(S3) Creative thinking and writing techniques |
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(S4) Time management and project planning |
Syllabus |
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The Screen Cultures B syllabus is organized in two blocks. The first block reflects the institutional or dominant screen cultures that are likely familiar to most audiences. These cultures are often understood through lay terms such as mainstream, popular, Hollywood, or art cinema. Their production and reception are defined by an understanding of screen cultures as an effect of industrial organizations and institutional practices. Sessions may include: Block two: marginal and alternative screen cultures The second block of Screen Cultures B attends to the alternative and marginal screen cul
tures that have emerged beyond and outside of those dominant cinemas explored in block one. These screen cultures may be less familiar but have been central to particular audiences, political contexts, and sites of exhibition. Many of the screen cultures in this block seek to challenge the hegemony of those case studies from the first block. Sessions may include: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Screen Cultures B will be taught as a two-hour interactive workshop. In the second half of the workshop, student groups will facilitate seminar-style activities which is an assessed component. Attendance Recorded: Yes Self-directed learning - Reading, researching and preparing for assignments. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
24 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Notes |
Academic essay | 2700-3300 words | 100 | ||||
production of a detailed essay plan | 0 |
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. |