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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTV4991 New Wave Cinemas Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖNÜL EDA ÖZGÜL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÖNÜL EDA ÖZGÜL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims to evaluate the new wave cinemas that have developed after the 1950s with an intertextual perspective.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
i. gain knowledge about new wave cinemas in the world
ii. are able to make connections between the new waves in different countries and the historical, political and cultural context of the time
iii. are able to make creative discussions not just on cinema but alongside cinema
iv. learn to read films from different theoretical perspectives

Course Content

This course focuses on the socio-cultural, historical and ideological background of the new wave cinemas that have developed after the 1950's. The narrative form and content of the chosen films from each wave is analyzed from multiple theoretical perspectives.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and Meeting
2) The Politics of New Wave: French New Wave Film: Jean-Luc Godard - Pierrot le Fou
3) Artistic Expression and New German Cinema Film: Wim Wenders - Paris Texas (1984)
4) British Free Cinema: Angry Young Men Film: Lindsay Anderson - If... (1968)
5) The Socialist State and the Czech New Wave Film: Jaromil Jires - The Joke (1969)
6) Garbage Aesthetics and Brazilian Cinema Novo Film: Glauber Rocha - Terra em Transe (1967)
7) Third Cinema Film: Fernando Solanas - Sur (1988)
8) Directors as Critics: Japanese New Wave Film: Nagisa Oshima - Night and Fog in Japan (1960)
9) memory and Desire: Chinese Fifth Generation Film: Tian Zhuangzhuang - The Blue Kite (1993)
10) The Poetry of Everyday Life: Iranian New Wave Film: Jafar Panahi - This is not a Film
11) Parallel Cinema: Indian New Wave Film: Satyajit Ray - The Apu Trilogy Pather Panchali (1955)
12) Realistic Tales of Life: Taiwanese New Wave Film: Tsai Ming-Liang- Rebels of the Neon God (1992)
13) Postmodernism and Cinema: New Hollywood Film: Woody Allen - Whatever Works (2009)
14) Memory and Belonging: New Cinema of Turkey Film: Nuri Bilge Ceylan - Bir Zamanlar Anadolu'da Zeki Demirkubuz - Üçüncü Sayfa

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 10 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 1 % 20
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 3 42
Midterms 1 8 8
Paper Submission 1 10 10
Final 1 12 12
Total Workload 114

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3