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THEORIES OF CINEMA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
THY417 THEORIES OF CINEMA 5 3 3 5

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 : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assoc.Prof. HAKAN ÖZCAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to provide the students with a basic knowledge of the main theoretical approaches which examine the structural and functional aspects of cinema since its beginning.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include topics such as formal film theory, realistic film theory, psychoanalytic film theory, feminist film theory and postmodern approaches.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Describe basic cinema theories and important theoreticians.
Explain the reasons of theories of cinema.
Explain the development of cinema language.
Relate modern and postmodern period approaches with film theories.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - What is concept? What are the emerging reason of theories in cinema? Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
2 Reading & Visual Literature Review Principal theoretical approaches in cinema: Formalist Theory Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
3 Reading & Visual Literature Review Formalist Theoretician Examples: Arnheim & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
4 Reading & Visual Literature Review Russian Theoreticians: Eisenstein & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
5 Reading & Visual Literature Review Realist Theory and Siegfried Kracauer & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
6 Reading & Visual Literature Review Auteur Theory & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
7 Reading & Visual Literature Review Constructivist Approach and Semiotic Cinema Theory & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading & Visual Literature Review Christian Metz and Umberto Eco & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
10 Reading & Visual Literature Review Feminist Film Theory & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
11 Reading & Visual Literature Review Psychoanalysis and Cinema Freud & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
12 Reading & Visual Literature Review Lacan and Jung’s adapting psychanalysis into cinema Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
13 Reading & Visual Literature Review Postcolonial Cinema Approaches & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
14 Reading & Visual Literature Review Postmodern Approaches & sample film analysis Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
15 Reading & Visual Literature Review General Evaluation Lecture & Case Study & Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Dudley, A. (2007). Sinema Kuramlari. Istanbul: Izdusum Publications.
Bazin, A. (1995). Sinema Nedir?. Istanbul: Sistem Publications.
Monaco, J. (2011). Bir Film Nasıl Okunur?. Istanbul: Oglak Publications.
Buker, S. ve Onaran, O. (1985) Sinema Kuramlari. Istanbul: Dost Bookstore.
Stam, R. (2000). Film Theory an Introduction. Blackwell Publishing.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define basic concepts related with banking, insurance and finance.
0
2
Relates the theoretical and practical knowledge in the field to economics, business, law, statistics, accounting and marketing
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate banking and insurance applications to financial theories, mathematical and statistical methods.
0
2
Relate the information and facts in the field with other social sciences such as law, sociology, philosophy and history.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the planning and implementation process in banking and insurance transactions.
0
2
Provide solutions for the problems encountered in banking and insurance transactions.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of banking and insurance transactions.
0
2
By analyzing economic data accurately, manage savings and portfolio investments to minimize financial risks.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
He/She works as a leader or a team member in a teamwork from the planning of the banking transactions to the implementation and performs the task assigned to them within the team.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gain the basic knowledge necessary for the planning process of banking and insurance activities and human resources performance management.
0
2
Use the computer programs related with field in banking and insurance transactions.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Cooperate to bring innovative ideas to the stakeholders in the sector using banking insurance-related databases, information and communication technologies.
0
2
Research on scientific, sectoral developments and innovations related to the field with lifelong learning as a principle.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze financial data related to his / her field.
0
2
Apply knowledge and skills related to his / her field by taking into account his legal, social and ethical responsibilities.
2

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 0 0 0
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 7 5 35
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 2 10
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 41 0 128
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0