Film and Society

FILM1011 is a basic level course that focuses on the role of film in our culture and society.

Knowledge

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have knowledge about:
- the role of films in society: as industry, as art form and as a source of insights into our society.
- issues related to ideology, class, ethnicity, gender and violence in films
- domestic and transnational perspectives on film and film style

Skills
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will know how to:
- conduct an academic film analysis, with emphasis on the interrelation between film and society

The course offers different forms of instruction, for example lectures, film screenings, group tutorials.

Students are required to check the result of their assignments and to stay updated on any information provided by the department or course director via Blackboard.

This course is taught in Norwegian only.