FAV323 Analysis of theoretical texts

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 5 credit(s) (plus 3 credits for an exam). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radomír D. Kokeš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Jiří Voráč, Ph.D.
Department of Film Studies and Audiovisual Culture – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Patrycja Astrid Twardowska
Supplier department: Department of Film Studies and Audiovisual Culture – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 15:50–17:25 U33
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
A research seminar for undergraduate and graduate students depends on (a) close analytical reading of several thematically connected theoretical texts, (b) critical reading of broader discussions to which these articles entered.
Learning outcomes
The student will learn (a) to critically read and to analyze argumentation of a theoretical film studies texts, (b) to see these articles in circumstances of a broader film theory debates, (c) to formulate his/her commentaries in the form of written home works and also oral presentations.
Syllabus
  • The seminar consists of a series of readings and home-works (so-called reading cards about different aspects of argumentation and application of specific terms) on the one hand and seminar presentations and discussions on the other hand.
Teaching methods
Regular hand over of so-called reading cards, seminar presentations or discussions, obligatory attendance at seminars, the final essay.
Assessment methods
Fulfilling requirements requires necessary: (a) to prepare all of the so-called reading cards, (b) to have seminar presentations, (c) to participate in seminar discussions and (d) to be attended at all of the seminars. The written examination also requires the writing of an essay.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
General note: Pro studenty bakalářského studia: ukončení klasifikovaným zápočtem (5 kreditů), pro studenty magisterského studia: ukončení zkouškou (8 kreditů).
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