Modules | Department of Languages, Cultures and Film

Modern Languages and Cultures

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	GLOBAL FILM CULTURES
Code	FILM502
Coordinator	Dr AR Loxham Languages, Cultures and Film Abigail.Loxham@liverpool.ac.uk
Year	CATS Level	Semester	CATS Value
Session 2025-26	Level 7 FHEQ	Second Semester	30

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

FILM501 WORLD CINEMAS 2025-26

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

Co-requisite modules:

Teaching Schedule

	Lectures	Seminars	Tutorials	Lab Practicals	Fieldwork Placement	Other	TOTAL
Study Hours		24					24
Timetable (if known)
Private Study							276
TOTAL HOURS							300

Assessment
EXAM	Duration	Timing (Semester)	% of final mark	Resit/resubmission opportunity	Penalty for late submission	Notes

CONTINUOUS	Duration	Timing (Semester)	% of final mark	Resit/resubmission opportunity	Penalty for late submission	Notes
Abstract and bibliography. Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a resit opportunity. This assessment is marked anonymously.	0		20
Standard UoL penalties will apply. There will be a resit opportunity. This cannot be marked anonymously.	0		80

Aims

To introduce students to current debates in film cultures from around the world;

To analyse global platforms of distribution and film industries in context.

Learning Outcomes
(LO1) Understand and explain global film cultures in relation to style, content, industrial organization, production and distribution.
(LO2) Synthesise and apply key concepts in contemporary film theory.
(LO3) Demonstrate an understanding of the geopolitical and industrial developments in contemporary film cultures.
(LO4) Demonstrate analytical, theoretical and historical understanding of a range of concerns and phenomena in cinema and in film studies.
(S1) Communication (written and visual).
(S2) Reading and critical analysis and synthesis of written material – academic and journalistic.
(S3) Digital skills – recording, editing, captioning.
(S4) Self-motivated research and personal attributes and qualities - independence.
(S5) Critical thinking and problem solving – critical analysis.
(S6) Critical thinking and problem solving – independence.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. Teaching methods will include:

Seminars
The module will be taught via weekly two-hour seminars and strategies employed will include presentations by teaching staff and students, group discussions, and small group work.

Self-directed learning will involve film screenings, seminar preparation and individual research.

Syllabus

Topics covered may include:

Nollywood;

Bollywood;

Platforms;

Omnibus;

Media and Violence;

Festivals;

Eco Cinema;

Multilingual/migration Film;

Screen Virtual Reality.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.