Film in Theoretical Perspectives Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S2KU19.2023

Module name: Film in Theoretical Perspectives
Module code: W1-KU-S2-FwPT03
Programme code: W1-S2KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 5
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to provide a comprehensive presentation of film and new media theory, with particular emphasis on recent trends in this area. As part of the module, the student will become familiar with various styles of film theory, as well as gain knowledge of the scientific, cultural, anthropological inspirations that contemporary theoretical reflection on cinema and film draws from various areas of knowledge.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
using the acquired theoretical and film knowledge as well as the developed skills of interacting with new media cultural products, is able to formulate critical opinions, express them in the course of discussion and debate, and present them in various forms and through various media [K_01]
 W1-K02SN_K04 [2/5]
recognising selected styles and genres of theoretical reflection, is able to construct, on the basis of inference, premises concerning theoretical aspects of the media and their texts [U_01]
 W1-K02SN_U06 [5/5]
is able to work in a group to solve selected problems in the field of film and new media theory [U_02]
 W1-K02SN_U13 [4/5]
has an extended knowledge of film and new media theory terminology; has a structured and in-depth knowledge of theoretical reflection on film and new media, as well as an awareness of the historical variability of styles and methods of theorising; recognises ontological and functional patterns of media and their texts [W_01]
 W1-K02SN_W01 [5/5]
has an in-depth knowledge of the scientific, cultural, anthropological inspirations that contemporary theoretical reflection on cinema and film draws from different areas of knowledge [W_02]
 W1-K02SN_W02 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam K_01 U_02
lecture [W1-KU-W] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		exam U_01 W_01 W_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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