University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 60

ECTS credits : 30

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: S1: 10.00 am -12.00 noon pm Mon (Screening 3.00 pm -5.00 pm Fri) S2: 12.00 noon - 2.00 pm Mon (Screening 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm Fri)

This module seeks to provide the kind of sophisticated theoretical and research skills training now regarded as indispensable for all postgraduates. It has both theoretical and methodological orientation and aims at teaching the students to correlate adequately conceptual frameworks and research designs. Its aim are to (a) debate and enrich our common concepts of reading and analyzing cinematic texts and contexts, by providing a range of different perspectives on film theory and methodology of criticism and various approaches to cinematic research, and (b) offer high-quality training related to methodology which stresses various aspects of conceiving, pursuing, organising, and successfully completing research projects in film studies.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminar plus film screening.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Take Home Examination = 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Dr P Lovatt, Dr P Flaig, Dr D Hanlon, Dr L Torchin, Dr A Jain