Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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ELL325 | FILM AND IDENTITY | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. GÜLŞEN FİLAZOĞLU ÇOKLUK |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use information sources, including the most effective methods and current information related to psychology and auxiliary disciplines at a high level. (Bloom 3)
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Identify problems in psychology and produce solutions. (Blooms 3)
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Distinguish normal and abnormal behaviors. (Blooms 2)
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Interpret and report psychology research. (Bloom 3)
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Establish connections between psychology and other social sciences. (Bloom 4)
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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Apply psychological tests. (Bloom 3).
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Gain knowledge and skills about contemporary psychology theories and integrate this knowledge and skills to help individuals. (Bloom 6)
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Conduct various experiments in the field of psychology. (Bloom 6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Collaborate with the necessary institutions and individuals in the field studies. (6)
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Integrate developments in psychology with existing knowledge. (Blooms 6)
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Scientifically analyze human behavior. (Bloom 4)
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Communication & Social |
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Express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally. (Bloom 2)
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Recognize the individual, national and universal influences of problems in the field of psychology
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Integrate the knowledge of computer software, hardware and statistics required by the field of psychology. (blooms 6)
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Survey the developments in information and communication technologies. (Bloom 4)
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Support social projects related to psychology. (Blooms 5)
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |