Universität Wien

170136 PS Introductory Seminar "Film Theory" (2016W)

Film and Narrative

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 17 - Theater-, Film- und Medienwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

It is optional to write the first bachelor-paper in this course. Should you want to do so, please tell me about it in the first three sessions.
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 70 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

If, for any reason whatsoever, you cannot attend the first session, please write to david.wagner@univie.ac.at in advance! Failure to do so will result in deregistration for this pro-seminar.

  • Monday 10.10. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 17.10. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 24.10. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 24.10. 20:15 - 22:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 31.10. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 07.11. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 14.11. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 21.11. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 28.11. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 28.11. 20:15 - 22:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 05.12. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 12.12. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 09.01. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 16.01. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 23.01. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)
  • Monday 30.01. 18:30 - 20:00 (ehem. Hörsaal 23 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 5)

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students will gain familiarity with the terminology of film theory, particularly terms pertaining to the topic of narrativity. Ideally, students will further their ability to produce good arguments and to critically read theoretical texts.

Short presentations, the writing of excerpts and commentaries, plus in-class discussions of film excerpts and the texts of our reading list.

Assessment and permitted materials

- Detailed analysis of texts and film-excerpts
- Critical discussion in class
- Writing of excerpts and commentaries

The texts for the specific assignments will be provided on moodle and the homework has to be handed in four days prior to the next session. Giving a short presentation in class reduces the number of written assignments from seven to six.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A minimum of seven short written texts is the basis for a positive grade in this class. Attendance is expected, two unexplained absences per term are permitted. Each homework will be graded separately, the sum of written work amounts to 70 percent of the overall grade, 30 percent being the active participation in discussions.

Examination topics

Reading list

All texts for this proseminar will be provided via moodle. A list of relevant literature will be given in the first session.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 15.10.2021 00:20