Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Film Theory and Criticism
School	Eng, Drama, & Creative Studies
Department	Film and Creative Writing
Module Code	09 32253
Module Lead	Dr Catherine Lester
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-30 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	The key aim of the module will be to develop students’ understanding of the major theoretical and critical debates that underpin contemporary film studies. A wide variety of approaches will be covered in detail, encouraging close appreciation and understanding of the central theoretical and critical issues.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a detailed understanding of major theoretical and critical approaches to film Apply notions of the critical and/or theoretical ‘voice’ Apply major critical and theoretical approaches to the detailed study of film texts Present sustained and persuasive written arguments expressively and coherently
Assessment	32253-01 : Poster : Presentation (25%) 32253-02 : Essay : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment Poster (25%) and 3,000-word Essay (75%) Reassessment Failed assessment only: Poster (25%) and 3,000-word Essay (75%)
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