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FILM AND IDENTITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ELL325 FILM AND IDENTITY 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to explore the ways through which the issue of identity is constructed in a motion picture. Students will be introduced some basic concepts and issues in the study of the film and representation of identity along with an introduction to selected cinematic movements; thus it is aimed to develop an understanding of film analysis and diversity of ethnicity.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course is designed to look at how cultural identities are being expressed and negotiated through films, so it covers the most influential film movement of the time period, representation of ideology, power and identity in film art along with the writings and manifestos by Latin American artists/ filmmakers that specifically deal with questions related to cinema and its connection to culture and politics in any society and how racism, colonialism and imperialism find articulation.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

identify the grammar of film language.
explain the major movements in world cinema.
criticise and develop arguments about films on identity.
evaluate film as an aesthetic art form by outlining its social, political and cultural background.
interpret the representation of ideology, power and identity in film art.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Introduction to the Course Goals, Assignments, Schedule, Criteria, Policies Lecture
2 Watching the Material Assigned “ Memento” directed by Christopher Nolan, 2000, 1h 53m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
3 Watching the Material Assigned “Groundhog Day” directed by Harold Ramis, 1993, 1h 41m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
4 Watching the Material Assigned “The Truman Show” directed by Peter Weir, 1998, 1h 43m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
5 Watching the Material Assigned “Howl's Moving Castle” directed by Hayao Miyazaki, 2004, 1h 59m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
6 Watching the Material Assigned “Transcendence” directed by Wally Pfister, 2014, 1h 59m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
7 Watching the Material Assigned “The Man from Earth” directed by Richard Schenkman, 2007, 1h 27m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Watching the Material Assigned “Kung Fu Panda” directed by Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, 2008, 1h 32m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
10 Watching the Material Assigned “The secrets of the furious five” directed by Raman Hui, 2008, 25m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
11 Watching the Material Assigned “Kung Fu Panda“ directed by Alessandro Carloni, Jennifer Yuh Nelson, 2016, 1h 35m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
12 Watching the Material Assigned “Avatar” directed by James Cameron, 2009, 2h 42m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
13 Watching the Material Assigned “Kumare” directed by Vikram Gandhi, 2011, 1h 24m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
14 Watching the Material Assigned “ Le grand voyage” directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi, 2004, 1h 48m Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
15 Watching the Material Assigned Review Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Broadwell,D.Thompson,K.(2012). Film art: an introduction.New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies.
Sigfried, K.(1947). From Caligari to Hitler: a psychological history of the German film. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
Stubbs,C J.(1975, April). Bicycle thieves. The Journal Of Aesthetic Education, 9(2), 50-61.
Benjamin, W. (1969) Illumination. New York: Schocken Books.
Mulvey, L. (1975, October). Visual pleasure and narrative cinema. Screen, volume 16(3),6-18.
Espinosa, G. (1969, December). For an imperfect cinema. Jump Cut: A Review Of Contemporary Media(20) 24-26.
Sontag, S. (1975). Fascinating fascism: 6 February 1975, http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/1975/feb/06/fascinating-fascism/

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 3 39
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 2 10 20
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 10 10
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 15 15
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 33 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0