ENSn4671 Seminar on environmental film

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2021
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Karel Stibral, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jan Zámečník, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Karel Stibral, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Kristína Markechová
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
each odd Monday 14:00–17:40 U35
Prerequisites
None in standard form. In the case of on-line form it is necessary to be present with a video camera.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 14 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 1/14, only registered: 0/14, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/14
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course will be the reflection of environmental issues in the film medium.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, students should be able: to better analyze cinematographic works; to have a deeper understanding of the form of an essay; to better formulate their own reviews and opinions; to gain a broader knowledge of film works that are focused on environmental issues; to have a better understanding of environmental problems and solutions.
Syllabus
  • 1.-12. Watching films that reflect or include environmental themes. These will be not only documentaries but also art films of various genres. 13. Final evaluation of essays and the seminar. The seminar will take place once every 14 days so that after watching the film, a joint discussion on the film work will be possible. Alternatively, there may be a discussion with the guest. In online teaching (whether partial or complete), the students will watch selected films at home and discuss the work during seminar lessons, or there will be a discussion with the guest. Students should submit an essay on one of the films in early May.
Literature
    required literature
  • GÓMEZ-MARTÍNEZ, José Luis. Teória eseje :(esej ako literárny žáner, štúdium jej vlastností). Translated by Paulína Šišmišová. Bratislava: Archa, 1996, 135 s. ISBN 80-7115-121-1. info
    recommended literature
  • KOKEŠ, Radomír. Rozbor filmu. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2015, 264 pp. Spisy Masarykovy univerzity v Brně, Filozofická fakulta, sv. 430. ISBN 978-80-210-7756-0. Munishop info
  • BORDWELL, David and Kristin THOMPSON. Umění filmu : úvod do studia formy a stylu. Translated by Petra Dominková - Jan Hanzlík - Václav Kofroň. 1. vydání. Praha: Akademie múzických umění v Praze, 2011, 639 stran. ISBN 9788073312176. info
  • MONACO, James. Jak číst film : svět filmů, médií a multimédií : umění, technologie, jazyk, dějiny, teorie. Translated by Tomáš Liška - Jan Valenta, Illustrated by David Lindroth. 1. vyd. Praha: Albatros, 2004, 735 s. ISBN 9788000014104. info
Teaching methods
Film projections and discussions, writing an essay with feedback.
Assessment methods
70% participation in seminars, active participation in discussions within the seminar, submission of an essay according to defined conditions. Before each lesson, students submit a summary of the film's main topic and formulate 2 to 3 questions or suggestions based on the film. In the case of the online form because of quarenteene situation, participation in seminars will be counted only if the camera + microphone is turned on (and participation is active).
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on course enrolment limitations: minimální počet studentů - 6
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2021, recent)
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