PdF:AJ0301 English and American Film Prod - Course Information
AJ0301 English and American Film Production
Faculty of EducationSpring 2024
- 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)
Mgr. Zuzana Kršková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor) - Guaranteed by
- Mgr. Irena Headlandová Kalischová, 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 kancelář vyučujícího, M. George, I. Headlandová Kalischová, Z. Kršková
- 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 80 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 57/80, only registered: 0/80, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/80 - fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
- there are 37 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
- 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 ART cinema, after each of which they will participate in on-line discussion forums expressing their opinions and evaluating each film. The course will conclude with a group project: in groups of 3-5, students are going to make a short film and write a short reflection justifying the choice of the topic, genre, language and cinematographic techniques used (use of cutting/editing, camera position, frame, light, music,etc). The recommended length is between 3-5 minutes, and approx. 300 words for the reflection.
- 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 independent reading of assigned supplementary materials; group work; short introductions delivered before each screening
- Assessment methods
- Class attendance, minimum 5 of the 6 screenings; active participation in the on-line discussions; final group project (a short film + a written reflection)
- 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.
- Enrolment Statistics (recent)
- Permalink: https://is.muni.cz/course/ped/spring2024/AJ0301