Description of Individual Course Units
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Offered By |
American Culture and Literature |
Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree) |
Course Coordinator |
DOCTOR AYŞEGÜL GÜNDOĞDU |
Offered to |
American Culture and Literature |
Course Objective |
This course is designed to introduce and analyze a variety of themes and genres ranging from identity, individual vs society and ethics to American West in selected movies from the directors of both American and world cinema, and thus providing a comparative viewpoint. |
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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Mode of Delivery |
Face -to- Face |
Prerequisites and Co-requisites |
None |
Recomended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
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Recomended or Required Reading |
Textbook(s): Powers of Horror, Julia Kristeva, The Art of the Ridiculous Sublime, Slavoj Zizek, American Cinema and American Culture (John Belton) Driving Visions: Exploring the Road Movie ( David Laderman), The Road Movie: In Search of Meaning (Neil Archer) |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
In-class discussion of selected movies and selected reading material. |
Assessment Methods |
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Further Notes About Assessment Methods |
None |
Assessment Criteria |
Students are expected to analyze various themes and issues in the movies of different directors from American and world cinema by using technical terminology as well. |
Language of Instruction |
English |
Course Policies and Rules |
%70 attendance is compulsory |
Contact Details for the Lecturer(s) |
aysegul.gundogdu@deu.edu.tr |
Office Hours |
It will be announced each semester. |
Work Placement(s) |
None |
Workload Calculation |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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