Cinema of the Classical Era Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023

Module name: Cinema of the Classical Era
Module code: W1-KU-N1-KEK02
Programme code: W1-N1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
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 issues relating to the history of general film between 1926 and 1960. Within the module, students will gain an understanding of the formation of classic Hollywood cinema, and will then be introduced to selected phenomena, trends, authors and genres of classic era cinema around the world.
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 to preserve the artistic heritage of classical cinema [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K02 [5/5]
can identify and distinguish the basic expressive devices of film language in the classical period [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U05 [5/5]
is able to define and explain key film historical concepts, is able to indicate the most important factors influencing the development of film art in the classical period [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W02 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KU-K] 20 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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