Overview

Film has been one of the most important media for the representation of contemporary and historical events and movements. This topic explores the relationships between the medium of film and both the broader historical contexts from which it arises and the historical events and phenomena which it represents. Understanding the … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Trace the emergence of the medium of film in its historical context
  • Examine the ways in which films shape historical understanding
  • Provide students with the historical contexts of the development of film generally and of specific films
  • Analyse the techniques and strategies used by films to represent historical events and processes
  • Increase students' abilities to undertake historical research and textual analysis
  • Develop and communicate ideas about the relationships between film and history
  • Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation that encourages students to learn through collaboration, and to become independent and critical thinkers

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Examine the relations between the medium of film and its social contexts at specified historical moments
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Appraise the possibilities for film's contribution to historical understanding
3.
Distinguish between textual and contextual components of the films under examination
4.
Investigate the historical circumstances (political, commercial, aesthetic etc.) which can influence the making of film

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