FM4102 Cinema and Politics

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 10

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Not automatically available to General Degree students

Planned timetable

To be confirmed.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr I Segui

Dr I Segui
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Isabel Segui

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Lenin famously called cinema the most important art, and since at least the 1920s, filmmakers and theorists have explored the politics of cinema and cinema's potential as politics. Students in this module shall explore the relationship between cinema and politics by studying the theory and practice of political filmmaking. In 2024/25, this module will focus on the theory and practice of political filmmaking in Latin America. Intertwined approaches (historical, geopolitical, technological, genre, production and reception studies) will be used to harness a greater understanding of the context in which the films and accompanying theory were produced. Topics examined will include canonical revolutionary cinemas of the 60s and 70s; responses in the 80s and 90s – by feminist, queer, and other groups – to the militant cinema canon; the democratisation of the means of production to working-class and Indigenous communities (super 8mm and video); and diasporic filmmaking.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS FM2002 AND PASS FM2003

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Take Home Examination (48-hour slot) = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminar plus screening (of up to 3 hours).