At the end of this course, the students; 1) recognize the identifying characteristics of film as a genre, 2) identify elements of culture and history in films, 3) analyze films through the lens of culture and history, 4) evaluate films as subjective representations.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
This course is designed to enhance knowledge acquired on American history through the medium of film. The course starts with introducing the basic skills through which film, as a genre, can be analyzed and utilized in understanding culture and history. It moves on with scrutinizing American historical landmarks as reflected in films.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the course
2nd Week
Elements of Film as a Genre, Methodology of Film Analysis, ?Slavery?, Harriet (dir. Kasi Lemmons, 2019)
3rd Week
?The Civil War 1861-1865 and Reconstruction 1865-1877?, Free State of Jones (dir. Gary Ross, 2016), IN CLASS WRITING #1
4th Week
?America?s Gilded Age 1870-1890 and The Progressive Era 1900-1916?, Iron Jawed Angels (dir. Katja von Garnier, 2004)
5th Week
?World War I?, Flyboys (dir. Tony Bill, 2006), IN CLASS WRITING #2
6th Week
?Great Depression and The New Deal 1932-1940?, The Boys in the Boat (dir. George Clooney, 2023), IN CLASS WRITING #3
7th Week
?World War II?, Hacksaw Ridge (dir. Mel Gibson, 2016)
8th Week
?1950s - Cold War - McCarthyism?, Trumbo (dir. Jay Roach, 2015), IN CLASS WRITING #4
9th Week
Bayram Break
10th Week
Midterm
11th Week
?1960s - Civil Rights Movement?, Till (Chinonye Chukwu, 2022), IN CLASS WRITING #5
12th Week
?Vietnam War - 1960s and 1970s?, Full Metal Jacket (Stanley Kubrick, 1987)
13th Week
?1980s - Reagan Era?, Philadelphia (dir. Jonathan Demme, 1993)
14th Week
?September 11 - The War on Terrorism? 1.World Trade Center (dir. Oliver Stone, 2006) 2.United 93 (dir. Paul Greengrass, 2006)3.Reign Over Me (dir. Mike Binder, 2007) 4.Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (Stephen Daldry, 2011) 5.The Reluctant Fundamentalist (dir. Mira Nair, 2012) 6.Zero Dark Thirty (dir. Kathryn Bigelow, 2012) 7.The Report (dir. Scott Z. Burns, 2019) 8.Worth (dir. Sara Colangelo, 2020) IN CLASS DISCUSSION #6 (Group Work)
15th Week
?21st Century ? The Occupy Movement 2011-2012 ? Economic Inequality? 1.Triangle of Sadness (dir. Ruben Östlund, 2022) 2.Glass Onion (dir. Rian Johnson, 2022) 3.The Menu (dir. Mark Mylod, 2022) 4.Hustlers (dir. Lorene Scafaria, 2019) 5.Us (dir. Jordan Peele, 2019) 6.Sorry to Bother You (Boots Riley, 2018) 7.Snowpiercer (dir. Bong Joon Ho, 2013) IN CLASS DISCUSSION #7 (Group Work)
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Nelmes, Jill, ed. An Introduction to Film Studies. 3rd ed. London: Routledge, 2003.
Pramaggiore, Maria and Tom Wallis. Film: A Critical Introduction. 3rd ed. London: Laurence King, 2011.
Prince, Stephen. Movies and Meaning: An Introduction to Film. 2nd ed. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon, 2001.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,,Project,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
30
Project
1
25
Attendance
1
5
Total(%)
60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
40
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
4
56
Preparation for Final exam
1
5
5
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
5
5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Workshop
Project
1
8
8
Total Workload
120
Total Workload / 30
4
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
