AJ0301 English and American Film Production

Faculty of Education
Spring 2020
Extent and Intensity
0/1.5/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Michael George, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
doc. Mgr. Petr Najvar, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A., Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Supplier department: Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
AJ0301/01: each odd Tuesday 14:00–16:50 Scala, M. George, I. Headlandová Kalischová, P. Najvar
Prerequisites
Recommended level of English: B2
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 100 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/100, only registered: 0/100, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/100
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The students will explore the British and American cultures as depicted through the lenses of various British and American films. Topics of cultural diversity, ethnic and minority identities, and social justice will be explored. The course is facilitated by 3 instructors, with introductory comments by each on film-making and cinematography, use of language as well as history and culture.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students will be able to improve language proficiency and recognize important directors and titles of British and American film production. They will be able to compare and contrast various aspects of films (i.e. their genres, social and cultural context, critical reception, etc.) and critically evaluate them.
Syllabus
  • This course is supported by Masaryk University's Information System. Students will attend biweekly screenings at the Scala cinema, after each of which they will participate in on-line discussion forums expressing their opinions and evaluating each film. At the conclusion of the semester they will write a paper dealing with 2 or more of the films they have viewed during the semester.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • CAMPBELL, Neil and Alasdair KEAN. American cultural studies : an introduction to American culture. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 1997, viii, 311. ISBN 041512798X. info
  • British cultural identities. Edited by Mike Storry - Peter Childs. London: Routledge, 1997, xxii, 350. ISBN 0415136997. info
    not specified
  • Staples D. E. (Ed.). (1991). The American Cinema. USA: United States Information Agency.
Teaching methods
movie viewing and and independent reading of assigned supplementary materials. Short introductions delivered before each screening.
Assessment methods
Class attendance, minimum 5 of the 6 screenings; active participation in the on-line discussions; final paper (comparison/contrast of two or more movies screened during the semester; minimum 400 words in MLA format)
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předmět bude realizován, pokud se přihlásí alespoň 15 studentů.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 1x3 hodiny 1 za 14 dní.
Teacher's information
http://moodlinka.ics.muni.cz/
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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