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CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA

Course
RTVC431 - CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA
Department
Radio, Television and Cinema - English - Undergraduate
Course Type
Course
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
3
ECTS
5
T+P+L
3 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

This course offers a partial survey of key developments in cinema culture over the past ten years. Rather than attempting to examine world cinema in its entirety, the focus will be limited to their production in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The films under consideration might be regarded as outstanding or ground-breaking examples of film art, but they can also be understood as products of specific cultures. The films are therefore being studied in their cultural and historical contexts. Although this course progresses on a largely country-by-country basis, it also emphasises the globalised nature of contemporary cinema and the transnational arrangements that underpin many films produced around the world.

CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 1. Introducing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Week 2 2. No Poverty // Sorry We Missed You (2019)
Week 3 3. Good Health & Well Being // Lingui: The Sacred Bonds (2021)
Week 4 4. Quality Education // Where is the Friends House? (1987)
Week 5 5. Gender Equality // Wadjda (2012)
Week 6 6. Decent Work & Economic Growth // Bait (2019)
Week 7 7. Reduced Inequalities // Le Havre (2011)
Week 8 8. Sustainable Cities & Communities // Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015)
Week 9 Midterm exams
Week 10 Midterm exams
Week 11 9. Responsible Consumption & Production // Cow (2021)
Week 12 10. Climate Action // Utama (2022)
Week 13 11. Life on Land // Honeyland (2019)
Week 14 12. Peace, Justice, & Strong Institutions // The Look of Silence (2014)
Week 15 Course review

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Nataša Durovicová and Kathleen E. Newman (eds.), World Cinemas, Transnational Perspectives. Routledge, 2010.
  2. 02 Rob Stone (ed), The Routledge Companion to World Cinema. Routledge, 2018.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Analyze (4) how contemporary world cinema from diverse regions explores themes of sustainable development, including environmental concerns, social inequality, and economic justice. SOLO 4
  2. L02 Explain (4) the ways in which filmmakers use cinematic techniques (mise-en-scène, cinematography, editing, etc.) to convey messages related to sustainability challenges and potential solutions. SOLO 4
  3. L03 Evaluate (5) the intersection of sustainable development with other disciplines as reflected in selected films, developing an interdisciplinary understanding of complex global issues. SOLO 5
  4. L04 Synthesize (5) insights gained from course material to propose creative strategies for how film can raise awareness, promote dialogue, and inspire action towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals SOLO 5

Program Outcomes

  1. P01 have knowledge which is supported by up-to-date primary and secondary course books and application tools in the field of Visual Communication Design
  2. P02 have technical knowledge necessary for the field of Visual Communication Design
  3. P03 Have knowledge about universal human rights, social justice, quality management, environmental protection, and workplace health.
  4. P04 S/he visualises imagined things in a coherent structure
  5. P05 S/he defines the problems related to communication and finds possible solutions for these problems.
  6. P06 S/he has skills to manage a project/work related to Visual Communication Design independently.
  7. P07 S/he develops and applies projects and activities related with his/her social environment with an awareness of social responsibility.
  8. P08 S/he designates and manages the requirements and processes of learning.
  9. P09 S/he, equipped with advanced knowledge and skills in Visual Communication Design education, who interprets and evaluates data, identifies and analyses problems and finds solutions based on research and facts.
  10. P10 S/he can take responsibility as an individual and a team member in complex and unforeseen problems related to Visual Communication Design projects.
  11. P11 S/he plans, manages and finishes a media content under time restrictions.
  12. P12 S/he approaches advanced knowledge and skills from a critical perspective.
  13. P13 S/he is aware that the Visual Communication Design Department has close ties with new technological developments and also aware of the importance of pursuing these developments which have vital importance for creating new media content.
  14. P14 S/he is a person who informs and expresses thoughts for possible solutions related with Visual Communication Design contents prepared for related individuals and organisations.
  15. P15 S/he shares developments and data related to Visual Communication Design with specialists and non-specialists
  16. P16 S/he acts in Visual Communication Design projects in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical norms.

Po-Lo Matrix

LO P01 P02 P03 P04 P05 P06 P07 P08 P09 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16 Average
L01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L02 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
L04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -