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Film and Text

ENG6308
3 hours English

Film and Text

M6 Films and Text
ENG3302 Introduction to Film Analysis
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction: / Suggested text: A Theory of Adaptation by Linda Hutcheon
2 A Theory of Adaptation continued
3 Popular Genre: Post-apocalyptic/ Dystopia genre: Suggested film and text: The Road (2006) by Cormac McCarthy and The Road (2009) by John Hillcoat
4 Post-apocalyptic/ Dystopia genre
5 Theory: Feminism Suggested novels and their adaptations Beloved by Toni Morrison
6 Theory: Feminism Suggested novels and their adaptations / Beloved by Toni Morrison
7 Popular Genre: Legal/detective Suggested film and text: - Any of Agatha Christie’s adaptations - The Hound of the Baskervilles film reading the novel is required
8 Popular Genre: Legal/detective Suggested film and text: - Any of Agatha Christie’s adaptations - The Hound of the Baskervilles film reading the novel is required
9 Theory: Historical Films/texts Suggested Films/texts -Film: Gone with the Wind (1939) based on Margaret Mitchell’s novel -Film: The Quiet America
10 Theory: Historical Films/texts Suggested Films/texts -Film: Gone with the Wind (1939) based on Margaret Mitchell’s novel -Film: The Quiet America
11 Theory: Psychoanalysis Suggested Film and text: -Anna Karénine
12 theory: Postcolonialism I Suggested films/texts -Boesman and Lena (2000) Directed by John based on Athol Fugard’s play - Film: Moby Dick ( comparing 2010 to one of the oldest) – / Film A Passage to India 1924 based on the novel (comparing two 3versions of the films)
13 Popular Global Culture: Disney or /and Animations based on a conical work: Aladdin Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
14 national/ international award-winning Film based on a literary work
15 national/ international award-winning Film based on a literary work
1.1 Mapped to: K2

Identify and describe key differences and similarities between literary and cinematic storytelling, including how each medium employs form, language, and visual elements to convey narrative and thematic meaning.

Teaching Strategy -Traditional lecturing. -Reading critical articles. -Seminars.
Assessment Methods Quizzes and exams. -Class discussion. -Online discussion.
1.2 Mapped to: K3

Examine the socio-historical and cultural contexts that shape both literature and film, highlighting how adaptations reflect or reinterpret their source material.

Teaching Strategy Traditional lecturing. -Reading critical articles. -Seminars.
Assessment Methods Quizzes and exams. -Class discussion. -Online discussion.
1.3 Mapped to: K4

Identify and apply at least two critical theories or perspectives (e.g., adaptation theory, feminist film theory, or postmodernism) to analyze the relationship between film and text.

Teaching Strategy -Traditional lecturing. -Engaging with other art forms in class and online. -Reading critical articles.
Assessment Methods Quizzes and exams. -Class discussion. -Online discussion.
2.1 Mapped to: S2, S3

Analyze films and their source texts in light of narrative structure, visual style, and thematic content, while exploring how adaptations transform meaning across mediums.

Teaching Strategy -Traditional lecturing. -Reading analytical essays. -Research
Assessment Methods -Analytical essay assignment. -Analytical exam questions.
2.2 Mapped to: S2, S3

Develop well-structured written or creative responses that demonstrate a thoughtful and independent engagement with both film and text, paying attention to issues of representation, cultural contexts, and artistic techniques.

Teaching Strategy -Class discussion. -Exposure to creative content online or in class. -Reading analytical essays. -Reading creative content. -Interactive workshops.
Assessment Methods -Analytical essay assignment. -Analytical exam questions. -Creative assignment.
2.3 Mapped to: S1

Conduct research using scholarly sources to support critical arguments about adaptations, cinematic techniques, and the interplay of text and film.

Teaching Strategy -Reading critical articles -Watching documentaries and critical content. -Interactive workshops.
Assessment Methods Analytical assignment.
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate ethical behavior in all professional, personal and academic contexts.

Teaching Strategy -Traditional lecturing -Reading scholarly articles.
Assessment Methods -Class discussion. -Projects Assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V2

Work responsibly and autonomously when performing a task individually or within a team.

Teaching Strategy -Traditional lecturing -Class discussion. -Watching documentaries.
Assessment Methods - Projects -Assignments
Assessment
Weight
Midterms or Quizzes: The exam should contain at least 10% subjective questions dedicated to measuring the students’ ability to analyze and think critically. Students should be held responsible for language mistakes. A “reasonable” percentage of the grade should be allocated to language and punctuation problems. A clear rubric should be followed.
%
Assignments or Quizzes: - Teachers have a choice between implementing quizzes and exams such as open-book exams and reading quizzes or assignments. - Assignments can include annotations, short written responses or analytical essays. -Topics, guidelines and deadlines should be specified at the beginning of the course. Assignments should be marked for structure, punctuation, content and proper citation of sources. -A clear rubric should be followed
10%
Discussion in class and online: Students should be encouraged to speak up and express their opinion on a variety of topics and issues related to the course.
10%
final: The exam should contain at least 20% subjective questions dedicated to measuring the students’ ability to analyze and think critically. Students should be held responsible for language mistakes. A “reasonable” percentage of the grade should be allocated to language and punctuation problems. A clear rubric should be followed.
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Total
20%