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Course Description
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Course Name
Scotland, Film And Television
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Film Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Scotcat Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This option will examine Scotland, film and television across a range of past and more recent texts with an emphasis upon theme rather than period. The aim of the course will be to present the terms which typically define the discussion of Scottish film and television such as nation, stereotypes, tourism/landscape and to encourage the development of modes of engagement that challenge and extend this discussion.The course will also identify and research particular thematic concerns presented by particular texts/groups of text. A provisional list of themes and concerns to be developed would include: the city, rural Scotland, comedy & humour, and transnational Scotland. This discussion will also encourage points of connection with related areas of Scottish cultural production such as literature, theatre and history.This course aims to:1. To introduce the significant terms that frame the debate of Scottish film and television2. To introduce certain key concerns represented by Scottish film and television3. To develop an enhanced critical and analytical framework for these concernsOn successful completion of the course students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the debate of Scottish film and television2. Show a capacity to understand and analyse selected themes in Scottish film and television3. Recognise how selected themes contribute to the extension of the debate of Scottish film and televisionAssessment3,000 word essay (40%)Examination (60%)
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
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