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. TUĞBA AKMAN KAPLAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. İSMAİL AYDIN
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to identify the main characteristics of literary movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and postcolonialism during the process of analysing a literary text verbally or in an essay.				3
2	The graduate will be able to relate language structure to its functions in a literary text.			2
3	The graduate will be able to explain and generate ideas on literary texts or visual work such as films.						5
4	The graduate will be able to identify the language and the writing style of a wide range of authors, poets, and playwrights from different periods.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to explain the key terms and concepts associated with language, literature, and culture.				3
2	The graduate will be able to historically categorise various centuries or periods of time such as the Renaissance or the 20th century according to the literary, theoretical, social, and political developments reflected in literary texts.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast characteristics of different literary genres.			2
2	The graduate will be able to interpret literary works produced in various cultures with different ethnical background.					4
3	The graduate will be able to compare and contrast different periods of time such as the Middle Ages and the Victorian Era in accordance with their distinctive literary, theoretical, social, and political background verbally or in an essay.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to apply literary theories and develop argument of their own in the process of writing a research paper.				3
2	The graduate will be able to formulate a sophisticated argument/thesis in compliance with the ethical requirements needed to avoid plagiarism during the process of writing a research paper.						5
3	The graduate will be able to apply research skills to gather, organise, and present information skills in a research paper.					4
4	The graduate will be able to employ translation methods while translating a text from English to Turkish or vice versa.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to organise occupational and academic activities including meeting, seminars, and conferences.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to determine his or her own learning requirements and goals to develop sustainable attitude towards life-long learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to develop effective oral and written communication skills in English.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The graduate will be able to appraise and criticise development of the social rights, democracy, social justice, gender and racial identity, cultural and ethical values.						5

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