HISTORY OF CINEMA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS217	HISTORY OF CINEMA	3	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SELDA TUNÇ SUBAŞİ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student with detailed information about the periodical development of the art of cinema from the beginning to the present, and to bring the student to a level to participate in the discussions about the history of cinema in various platforms.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include information on the periods, types and movements of history of cinema in the light of the historical process and technical developments

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Tell historical development of cinema in artistic and technical terms.
Interpret a watched film in the scope of world cinema literature.
Differentiate a film from other cinema types by identifying the cinema language, type of a film, and movement it belongs to.
Analyze and identify the period of a watched film in the framework of the social events of the period.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	General information about the history of cinema and chronology	Lecture
2	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Early years and silent motion pictures period	Lecture
3	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Developments in cinema technology: Sound and color	Lecture
4	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Genre concept in cinema	Lecture
5	Internet and Literature Review	Western and horror types	Lecture
6	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Comedy and musical types	Lecture
7	Internet and Literature Review	Film review	Film Screening
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Movements in cinema	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Expressiveness	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Neorealism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	New Wave	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	Russian Formalism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
14	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	General Overview of the Cinema in the present day	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
15	Internet and Literature Review, Reading a chapter in the coursebook on the relevant subject	General Evaluation	Question and Answer & Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Simith, G. N. (2003). Dunya Sinema Tarihi. Istanbul: Kabalci Publications
Coskun, Esen E. (2017). Dunya Sinemasinda Akimlar. Istanbul: Phoenix Publications

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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.		1
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.						5
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.		1
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.						5
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.			2
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.						5
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.				3
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.						5
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.				3
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.				3

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	13	5	65
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	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	154