A Non-Canonical History of Cinema Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023

Module name: A Non-Canonical History of Cinema
Module code: W1-KU-N1-NHK05
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to present non-canonical approaches to the history of cinema. During the course, students are introduced to selected phenomena that are generally overlooked in mainstream studies of film history.
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]
is aware of his responsibility for the preservation of film culture heritage [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K02 [3/5]
is able to analyse and interpret selected historical phenomena in film culture outside the mainstream and canon [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U05 [5/5]
has knowledge of the changes taking place in film culture outside the canon and an awareness of the variety of languages in which film history can be described [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W07 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 10 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Video show [c02]  		course work K_01 U_01 W_01
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
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Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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