Film in Theoretical Perspectives Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-N2KU19.2023

Module name: Film in Theoretical Perspectives
Module code: W1-KU-N2-FwPT03
Programme code: W1-N2KU19.2023
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] 20 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam K_01 U_02
lecture [W1-KU-W] 20 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
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
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
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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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