AJ0329 Film Analysis for English Pedagogy

Faculty of Education
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Steven Rybnicek (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jiří Šalamoun, 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
AJ0329/01: Mon 18:00–19:50 učebna 63
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 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
This course introduces students to the unique language of cinema, as well as the history and context of that language, such that they can recognize the formal techniques and choices of directors with an understanding of their effects. Students will engage in close readings of important films, considering the conventions of the medium as they write analytic a final paper. Afterwards, they will be able to lead similar film screenings and discussions with future English pupils—a popular and engaging method of language instruction.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students:
 Will be able to read the formal language of film, such that they can write thoughtful reviews and analyses
 Will recognize the key elements of style: the choices of a director, and the effects such choices produce on an audience, creating the unique “reality” of a film
 Will improve their English writing/composition skills
 Will be able to implement aspects of film analysis during screenings, discussions, and essay assignments with their own future English-language pupils
Syllabus
  • 1: Introduction—Film as Art
  • 2: Silent Image
  • 3: Narrative Sequence
  • 4: Mise-en-scène
  • 5: Cinematography
  • 6: Editing and Montage
  • 7: Sound
  • 8: Style as Formal System
  • 9: Genre
  • 10: Auteurs
  • 11: Acting and Direction
Literature
  • Assigned weekly readings made available online.
Teaching methods
Discussion, lecture, film screenings.
Assessment methods
Participation; a final paper analyzing films
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
During the course, students will watch and discuss films in both formal and narrative terms.
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