Master Thesis Seminar 1

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Subject guarantor:

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:

Classes

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The bachelors theory paper, methodology class obligatory for the FAMU bachelor's study (or similar at other academies, colleges). Willingness to review a film (primarily the scriptwriting and dramaturgy elements) from various angles and discussion in class.

Course contents:

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to the theory, methods and procedures in writing a thesis. After a general introduction to issues are regular individual consultations.

Curriculum:

1) Selection of the defined topic - its explication

2) Collection of material, bibliographic research - including internet search and use of professional databases, in principle the development of a list of sources and writings used

3) Citation methods, unification of presented data

4) Significance and proposal of an outline /introduction, body, conclusion

5) Recommended extent of the thesis, 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.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Regular (70%) attendance and participation (assignments - readings, joining in discussions). At the close - formulation of the graduation paper topic.

Course web page:

Note:

No comments.

Schedule for winter semester 2017/2018:

	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
Wed	room 432 Room No. 432 (Lažanský palác) KAJÁNKOVÁ L. 10:40–13:05 (paralelka 1)
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Wed	10:40–13:05	Lucia KAJÁNKOVÁ	Room No. 432 Lažanský palác		paralelka 1

Schedule for summer semester 2017/2018:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Scriptwriting and Dramaturgy - Master-1718 (required subject)