FM5001
Theory and Practice of Research in Film Studies
2015-2016
60
30
SCQF level 11
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2015-2016
SCOTCAT credits : 60
ECTS credits : 30
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: Full Year
Planned timetable:
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, organizing, and successfully completing research projects in film studies.
Weekly contact:
Scheduled learning hours: 0
Guided independent study hours: 0
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Practical examinations : 0%
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