FILM STUDIES AND POPULAR CULTURE PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ELL326	FILM STUDIES AND POPULAR CULTURE	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 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)
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
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
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
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	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