Postgraduate Course: Research Methods in Film Studies (CLLC11046)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Common Courses (School of Lit, Lang and Cult) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course provides an advanced introduction to research issues specific to the study of film. Theories and methods, including semiotics, historical and formalist approaches, are introduced at a general level. Seminars will also examine particular instances of each type of method of analysis of film. The course begins with an explanation of research proposals and structures before moving on to different and competing approaches to contemporary film studies. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 10:00 - 12:00 | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students will be able to formulate a research problem and will be aware of the appropriate methods for dealing with different modes of research in cinema studies. Students will not only be competent in the preparation of bibliographies and research documents; they will also be capable of identifying and articulating possible research projects in film studies. |
Assessment Information
Students are required to formulate and present a summary of research issues on an area of Film aesthetics relevant to their research.
They will also be asked to formulate a statement of a research topic,
including the aims, objectives, methods and significance of the
proposed research. The statement and overview should not exceed 4,000 words. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Martine Beugnet
Tel: (0131 6)50 3637
Email: M.Beugnet@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Heather Elliott
Tel: (0131 6)50 3030
Email: Heather.Elliott@ed.ac.uk |
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