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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
FTV4931 | Film Genres | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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 : | Prof. Dr. OSMAN KAYA ÖZKARACALAR |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Prof. Dr. OSMAN KAYA ÖZKARACALAR |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course is directed towards the comprehension and evaluation of popular cinema and popular films within a historical and cultural context. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Recognize the conception of popular cinema. 2. Identify the conception of genre. 3. Analyze the conflict between originality and genre. 4. Define different genres 5. Discuss the history of sci-fi genre 6. Analyze genre movies with a social perspective 7. Analyze genre movies with a historical perspective 8. Analyze genre movies with a political perspective 9. Evaluate the history of horror genre 10. Analyze genre movies with with an emphasis on genre issues 11. Analyze genre movies with an emphasis on desire. 12. Analyze genre movies with an emphasis on class issues. |
The course will start with the problems of definition of genre, with special emphasis given to specific iconographies of genres. Then, the course will deal with the issue of originality within the context of genre. Finally, case studies of two specific genres, science-fiction and horror, will be covered. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction to the class | - |
2) | Problems of definition; iconography | reading |
3) | Science-Fiction | reading |
4) | Mad scientists – fantastic voyages | reading - watching film |
5) | Alien invasions | reading - watching film |
6) | Alien encounters | reading - watching film |
7) | Dystopias | reading - watching film |
8) | Horror | reading |
9) | Monsters as Return of the Repressed | reading - watching film |
10) | Battle of the genders | reading - watching films |
11) | Onjects of desire | reading - watching film |
12) | Horrors with political agenda | reading - watching film |
13) | Other others | reading- watching film |
14) | presentations | presentation preparation |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | |
References: | 1.Michael Ryan and Douglas Kellner, Camera Politica: The Politics and Ideology of Contemporary Hollywood Film |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
Presentation | 1 | % 45 |
Final | 1 | % 45 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Total Workload | 122 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Apply scientific methods or concepts in solving aviation-related problems | 3 |
2) | Analyze and interpret data | 5 |
3) | Work effectively on multi‐disciplinary and diverse teams | 5 |
4) | Make professional and ethical decisions | 3 |
5) | Communicate effectively, using both written and oral communication skills | 4 |
6) | Engage in and recognize the need for life‐long learning | 5 |
7) | Use the techniques, skills, and modern technology necessary for professional practice | 4 |
8) | Assess the national and international aviation environment | 3 |
9) | Apply pertinent knowledge in identifying and solving contemporary problems in the field of aviation | 3 |
10) | Apply knowledge of business sustainability to aviation issues | 3 |