School/Faculty/Institute |
Faculty of Econ., Admin. and Social Sciences |
Course Code |
HUM 117 |
Course Title in English |
Introduction to Film Studies |
Course Title in Turkish |
Sinemaya Giriş |
Language of Instruction |
EN |
Type of Course |
Flipped Classroom |
Level of Course |
Introductory |
Semester |
Fall |
Contact Hours per Week |
Lecture: 3 |
Recitation: None |
Lab: None |
Other: None |
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Estimated Student Workload |
135 hours per semester |
Number of Credits |
5 ECTS |
Grading Mode |
Standard Letter Grade
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Pre-requisites |
None |
Expected Prior Knowledge |
None. |
Co-requisites |
None |
Registration Restrictions |
Only Undergraduate Students |
Overall Educational Objective |
To learn the key approaches in textual film analysis, to understand the elements of film form, to become familiar with different film genres and their specific stylistic principles, and to be able to write critical film essays |
Course Description |
This course focuses on cinema as a unique medium of storytelling and closely examines the stylistic techniques applied in films. Exploring the basic principles of cinematic language, the course introduces the functioning of diverse audio-visual components of film week by week in detail and with reference to short extracts from various films. It then focuses on the categories of ‘genre films’, ‘documentary films’, ‘auteur cinema’, and ‘experimental cinema’, and analyses how diverse components of film language function in these examples. |
Course Description in Turkish |
Sinemayı kendine özgü anlatım teknikleri olan bir mecra olarak ele alan bu ders, filmlerde kullanılan teknik öğeleri ayrıntılı olarak incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Film dilinin temel prensiplerinin tanıtıldığı bu derste öğrenciler her hafta çeşitli filmlerden fragmanlar eşliğinde, farklı görsel-işitsel öğelerin filmlerin anlam ve duygu dünyasında nasıl işlev gördüğünü tartışacaklardır. Dersin ilerleyen haftalarında ‘tür filmleri’, ‘belgesel sinema’, ‘yönetmen sineması’, ‘deneysel sinema’ gibi film kategorilerine odaklanılarak film dilinin farklı öğelerinin bu örneklerde nasıl işlev kazandığına odaklanılacaktır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and Competences
Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) recognize the main stylistic elements of film language;
2) evaluate the key concepts and approaches in film theory
3) understand the interplay between form and content in film;
4) distinguish and interpret different styles of filmmaking;
5) discuss the meaning and value of films from an analytical perspective;
6) exhibit confidence in critical thinking and academic writing
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Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes |
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1) Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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3) Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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4) Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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5) Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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6) Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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7) Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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8) Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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10) Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences
N None |
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H Highly Related |
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Program Outcomes and Competences |
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Assessed by |
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Has a broad understanding of economics with a deep exposure to other social sciences and mathematics. |
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Demonstrates knowledge and skills in understanding the interactions of different areas of economics. |
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Displays a sound comprehension of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory.
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Applies economic concepts to solve complex problems and enhance decision-making capability. |
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Participation,Project
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Uses quantitative techniques to analyze different economic systems.
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Applies theoretical knowledge to analyze issues regarding Turkish and global economies. |
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Demonstrates proficiency in statistical tools and mainstream software programs to process and evaluate economic data. |
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Behaves according to scientific and ethical values at all stages of economic analysis: data collection, interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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9) |
Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to exchange scientific information. |
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Exam,Participation,Project
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Exhibits individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility. |
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Exam,Participation,Project
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Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
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Exam,Project
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Prepared by and Date |
SENA CÜRE ACER , December 2023 |
Course Coordinator |
SENA CÜRE ACER |
Semester |
Fall |
Name of Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. MELİK KURU |
Course Contents
Week |
Subject |
1) |
Introduction: What is Film Analysis? |
2) |
Narrative Structure |
3) |
Mise-en-Scene 1 |
4) |
Mise-en-Scene 2 |
5) |
Cinematography |
6) |
Editing 1 |
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Editing 2 |
8) |
Revision |
9) |
MIDTERM |
10) |
Film Sound |
11) |
Film Genres and Film Form |
12) |
Auteur Cinema |
13) |
Experimental Cinema |
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Documentary Cinema |
15) |
Final Examination Period |
16) |
Final Examination Period |
Required/Recommended Readings | Recommended Textbook: Bordwell D., Thompson K. (2012). Film Art: An Introduction. New York: McGraw-Hill Inc. |
Teaching Methods | This course will be taught in the flipped format. Students will be expected to watch the designated film of the week prior to that week’s class. I will give them some questions beforehand in order to guide them through the film viewing process. During the class time, they will discuss their interpretation of the film based on their answers to the given questions. I will also show them various fragments from different movies and ask them to discuss the function of certain stylistic elements within these scenes. |
Homework and Projects | Students will be asked to write two film reviews based on specific concepts and approaches introduced during this course. |
Laboratory Work | None. |
Computer Use | None. |
Other Activities | Students will be asked to view the designated film and read the book chapter of each week prior to classes. |
Assessment Methods |
Assessment Tools |
Count |
Weight |
Project |
2 |
% 30 |
Midterm(s) |
1 |
% 30 |
Final Examination |
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% 40 |
TOTAL |
% 100 |
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Course Administration |
acers@mef.edu.tr
Students must provide a legitimate, acceptable and documented excuse for missing a scheduled exam. There will be a make-up exam if students miss the midterm. Make-up exams could be in a different format than midterm or final exam.
Students are expected to treat university personnel and one another respectfully at all times; this includes showing respect for class content and for others’ opinions.
The commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms such as plagiarism, and copying during examinations is dishonest and will not be tolerated. Any student caught cheating will receive a grade of zero.
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