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. HABİBE GÜNGÖR
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

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the historical development process of Aviation Management.
2	Use computer programs related to Aviation Transportation.
3	Define basic concepts related with aviation management.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
2	Classify the relationship between the basic functions of the business and the interactions between these functions.
3	Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by considering the legal aspect of occupational health and safety.
4	Explain the concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation with the field.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage operational activities related to the airline.
2	Gain lifelong learning skills and use knowledge of the field in the business life with the awareness of social responsibility.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepare written agreements with relevant institutions in accordance with the legislation.
2	Perform the theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field with appropriate analytical methods and modeling techniques in business life.
3	Manage all phases from planning to implementation of aviation operations as a member of a team.
4	Cooperate with stakeholders related to air transport.
5	Develop the modern techniques and tools necessary for applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Execute a study in his/her field independently.
2	Decide as an individual or a team member to solve the problems encountered in applications related to the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in his/her field with a critical approach.
2	Apply activities to improve his/her performance and his / her responsibility in line with the learning objectives by determining the learning needs.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicate with people and institutions related to the field in writing and verbally.
2	Explain his/her thoughts on the issues related to the field and suggestions for solutions to the problems by the related departments by using supporting quantitative and qualitative data.
3	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility consciousness and to be able to apply those.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Manage airports and terminal operations efficiently using aviation and business information.

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