Undergraduate Course: Cinema History (ELCC08001)
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 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
European Languages and Cultures - Common Courses |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course covers the history and thinking about cinema from its inception in the late 19th century to contemporary world cinema |
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 |
£30 fee per semester payable to the Filmhouse |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To comprehend the significance in the changing aesthetics in Cinema
To read and critically discuss films and film theory
To understand why certain theories emerge with specific contexts
To think and write clearly about aesthetic and film theory
To be able to evaluate and discuss complex ideas orally and in writing |
Assessment Information
Continuous assessment (presentation in tutoria, 10%)
2 essays of 2000-2500 words in length (60%)
One final examination (30%) |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Kristine Ravetto-Biagioli
Tel: (0131 6)51 3237
Email: K.Ravetto@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Alison Mccracken
Tel: (0131 6)50 3635
Email: alison.mccracken@ed.ac.uk |
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