FTV4991 New Wave CinemasBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
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 Spring 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

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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 develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.