- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Contemporary (Latin) American Film 4219-SD0031-OG
The goal of the course to study of a specific group of (Latin)American films in relation to their specific cultural and historical contexts. The task of the subject is to familiarize students with the broad context of American culture and civilization. Another goal of the course is that the student can locate the problem in a broader cultural context and be aware of the importance of (Latin)American heritage and its impact on modern societies. In addition to showing the main issues in this area, the problem shot (including race, class, ethnicity, gender) including (Latin)American texts will also be presented. In addition, the students will learn film theory and learn an understanding of vocabulary, techniques, and methods of the analysis of movies.
Type of course
foreign languages
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
student can explain the complexity of (Latin)American culture and civilization in context of films
student is able to analyze the theoretical heritage of (Latin)American societies
student can apply appropriate theories and relevant terminology in the field of cultural studies
SKILLS
student is able to locate a given problem in a broader historical, cultural and social context
selecting and interpreting information from different sources
analysing films in an aesthetic and social context
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
student will gain sensitivity to socio-cultural problems in American countries
participating actively in cultural and social life
understanding the principles of tolerance and cultural differences
Assessment criteria
Continuous assessment (active participation in class: 20%, and a short presentation: 30% of the final grade), 5 page essay : (50% of the final grade).
Bibliography
Gianetti L., Understanding Movies, New York: Prentice Hall, 2007.
Spadoni R., A pocket guide to analyzing films, University of California Press, Oakland 2014.
Stam R., Film theory: an introduction, Oxford : Blackwell Publishers, 2000.
Bordwell D., Thompson K., Film Art: Sztuka filmowa. Przeł. Bogna Rosińska. Warszawa 2014.
Godzic W. (red.), Sztuka filmowej interpretacji. Kraków 1988.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
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