8931029 Media and Culture Studies
| Numbering Code | U-LET37 38931 LJ36 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | special lecture | |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Mon.4 | |
| Instructor name | Hori Junji (Part-time Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | As for academic discourse on film, the discourse spun by "Film Studies" established in North America in the 1960s still boasts a certain effectiveness and influence. However, discourse on film is not limited to that, of course, there are classical theories and film criticism before the establishment of film studies, and there are numerous discourse that try to present a different way of knowledge about film even before or in parallel with film studies. In this class, we will focus on several key authors and some important concepts, and explore the possibilities of their discourse while incorporating the practice format. | |||
| Course Goals |
1) Outline the diversity of discourse surrounding film and fully understand the thoughts of key writers. 2) Acquire the applied skills to analyze films and video works based on them. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The following contents are planned. In addition to unilateral lectures, students' reports (resumes of literature, etc.) and subscriptions are accepted at any time. Part 1 - Part 3: Actuality of Classical Film Theory Based on recent reexamination and re・evaluation, we will explore the contemporary possibilities of film theory before the establishment of film Studies. He is the author of the book, which focuses on important concepts such as Bella Balage, Jean Epstein, Giga Wertov, Siegfried Krakauer, and others. Genealogy of the 4th and 6th Film Criticism The discourse about film is inseparable from the critique that evaluates individual works. It follows the genealogy of discourse that precedes, abides by, and sometimes surpasses, academic film theory. It focuses on the flow of French film criticism, from Andr? Bazin to Serge d'ANNAY. 7th and 9th Developments in Contemporary Film Theory Based on classical film theory, this film explores the birth of modern film theory, which was launched in the new academic guise of film semiotics, against the background of the intellectual climate of the 1960s, and the history that followed until the present day. Christian Metz, Raymond Belleur, and Laura Mulvey are the main characters. The 10th and 12th Film Studies Adventures Within the framework of film studies that began to institutionalize in the 1960s, it focuses on theorists who pioneered new paradigms, such as David Baudwell and Tom Gunning. 13th- 15th Philosophers' Theory of Cinema After the establishment of Film Studies, we will take up the theorists who developed their own thoughts on film from outside the discipline. In particular, he focuses on the film theory developed by French philosophers such as Gilles Deleuze and Jacques Lanci?re. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation is based on class participation (20%), in-class reports (20%), and end-of-semester reports (60%). | |||
| Course Requirements | Especially none | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Since the introduction of designated literature is required in class, it is necessary to prepare a resume in advance as an off-class study, and it is recommended to establish knowledge and thinking by reading the above reference books. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Not used | ||
| References, etc. | Junyuki HORI, Keisho KIHARA, ed. "Adventurers in Film Theory" (The University of Tokyo Press, 2021) ISBN:978-4-13-083082-9. The composition of the class adopts the 5 parts of this book as it is. The contents of this book are not taught as it is, and people and concepts that are not covered in this book are sometimes taken up, so it is assumed that they will be read as a reference according to the progress of the class. In addition, there are many references, so these will be introduced as appropriate during class. | |||
