Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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ELL326 | FILM STUDIES AND POPULAR CULTURE | 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 provides students an in-depth study of specific, regional, cultural and political developments in film and it aims to analyze the basic patterns and pillars of popular culture as they are used and revealed in certain examples from American and world cinemas to present to masses the basic institutions of popular culture. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | This course covers cinematic narratives and styles, cultural texts, practices and industries, expression of cultural identities and gender. |
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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compare and contrast differences between conventional films and art films in term of plot, film language and structure. |
develop an analytical perspective on film both as an art and a medium. |
distinguish the director’s point of view in terms of gender. |
compare and contrast a novel and its film adaptation. |
argue how cultural identities are being expressed through films. |
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 | Reading the Material Assigned | "Strangers on a train" Alfred Hitchcock, 1951 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
3 | Reading the Material Assigned | “Hiroshima, Mon Amour” Alain Resnais, 1959 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
4 | Reading the Material Assigned | "Daisies" Vera Chytilová, 1966 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
5 | Reading the Material Assigned | “Personal Shopper” Oliver Assayas, 2016 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
6 | Reading the Material Assigned | “Florida Project” Sean Baker, 2017 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
7 | Reading the Material Assigned | “Tout Va Bien” Jean-Luc Godard & Jean-Pierre Gorin, 1972 " Letter to Jane" Godard & Gorin | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the Material Assigned | "Call me by your name" Luca Guadagnino, 2017 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
10 | Reading the Material Assigned | “Two Days, One Night” Jeanne-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne, 2014 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
11 | Reading the Material Assigned | “The Wolf Of Wall Street” Martin Scorsese, 2013 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
12 | Reading the Material Assigned | “Fish Tank” Andrea Arnold, 2009 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
13 | Reading the Material Assigned | "You Were Never Really Here" Lynne Ramsay, 2017 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
14 | Reading the Material Assigned | "F for Fake" Orson Welles, 1973 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
15 | Reading the Material Assigned | "Blade Runner" Ridley Scott, 1982 | Lecture & Discussion & Inquiry-based Learning |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Cardullo, B. (1984). The symbolism of “Hiroshima, mon amour”. Film Criticism, 8(2). |
Horkheimer, M. Adorno, T. (1972). Dialectic of enlightenment. New York: Herder and Herder. |
Benjamin, W. (1969) Illumination. New York: Schocken Books. |
Hall, S. (1992). Race, culture, and communications: looking backward and forward at cultural studies. Rethinking Marxism, volume 5(1), 10-18. |
Eitzen, D. (1995). When is a documentary?: documentary as a mode of reception. Cinema Journal, 35(1), 81-102. |
Brecht, B. (1964). The modern theatre is the epic theatre. London: Methuan. |
Aciman, A. (2009) Call me by your name. Great Britain: Atlantic Books. |
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 | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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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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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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OCCUPATIONAL |
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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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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
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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 | 15 | 15 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
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 |