Master Thesis Seminar 2

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Subject guarantor:

Lucia KAJÁNKOVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Lucia KAJÁNKOVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Overview of the main thought trends about film. Acquaintance with canonic writings in the main film theory currents. Preparation of one's graduation theory paper.

Mode of study:

Regular classes.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The bachelor's theory paper, methodology seminar required for FAMU bachelors study (or similar academy, college). Willingness to review film (primarily the script and dramaturgy elements) from various angles and discussion in class.

Recommended optional programme components:

History of Audio-visual Theory I & II (CAS FAMU)

Course contents:

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the theory method and procedures in writing the graduation paper. Upon a general acquaintance with issues, regular individual consultations follow.

Syllabus:

1) Selection and definition of topic - its explication

2) Selection of material, bibliography research - including internet searches and use of professional databases, in priniciple as development of a list of sources and useful literature

3) Citation methods, unification of data

4) Outline importance and proposal / introduction, body, conclusion

5) Recommended lenghth of the graduation paper, Czech and English Summaries.

Recommended or required reading:

Eco, Umberto, Jak napsat diplomoou práci, Votobia, Olomouc 1997

Jadwiga Šanderová - Jak číst a psát odborný text ve společenských vědách.

Elsasser-Hagener: Film Theory: An Introduction Through the Senses

Assigned writings throughout the course.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Acquaintance with trends in film thought in introductory lectures linked to more in depth reviews of readings in group discussions where additional topics in relation to the idea of the graduation paper for students arise.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Regular (70%) and participation (assignments - reading assignments, joining in discussions). At the close - development of the intention of the graduation theory paper, including the main bibliography sources.

Course web page:

Note:

No note.

Schedule for winter semester 2014/2015:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2014/2015:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue	místnost 434 Učebna KSD 434 (Lažanský palác) KAJÁNKOVÁ L. 12:20–14:45 (paralelka 1)
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	12:20–14:45	KAJÁNKOVÁ L.	Učebna KSD 434 Lažanský palác		paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy - Master (qualification subject)