Master Thesis Seminar 2

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
301SDIP2 Z 2 1T Czech summer

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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.

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.

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.

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