FF:JPNB37 Japanese Film and Culture - Course Information

JPNB37 Japanese Film and Culture

Extent and Intensity

4/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Marcel Koníček, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Barbora Korčáková (lecturer)
Mgr. Zuzana Kubovčáková, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Marek Mikeš, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Zuzana Rozwałka, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Ivan Rumánek, PhD. et PhD (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. Mgr. Ivan Rumánek, PhD. et PhD
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Ivan Rumánek, PhD. et PhD
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts

Prerequisites

! JAP219 Japanese Culture in Film. && !NOWANY( JAP219 Japanese Culture in Film. )
Solid knowledge of English (to be able to follow lectures and English film subtitles)

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 134 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/134, only registered: 0/134, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/134

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• Japanese Studies (programme FF, B-JA_) (3)

Abstract

The course aims at introducing certain aspects of Japanese cultural patterns by means of selected cinematography of renowned Japanese directors and their exemplary works. A number of movies that are nowadays considered cultic or classical have been selected for screening throughout the term, with a concise introduction to the contemporary social or cultural setting of the plot.  The  particular titles of the films to be screened are not specified beforehand.  The movies will among others include Japanese historical narratives presented in a more modern disguise, classical-novels-turned-films, and some traditional anime.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course students will gain a thorough knowledge of Japanese cultural as well as social and historical patterns via the media of cinematography.

Key topics

• • • 1. Introduction to the course;
    • 2. Introductory lecture and screening of selected film I.
    • 3.  Introductory lecture and screening of selected film II.
    • 4.  Introductory lecture and screening of selected film III.
    • 5.  Introductory lecture and screening of selected film IV.
    • 6.   Introductory lecture and screening of selected film V.
    • 7.   Introductory lecture and screening of selected film VI.
    • 8.   Introductory lecture and screening of selected film VII.
    • 9.   Introductory lecture and screening of selected film VIII.
    • 10.   Introductory lecture and screening of selected film IX.
    • 11.    Introductory lecture and screening of selected film X.
    • 12. First examination date 

Study resources and literature

• Japanese cinema : texts and contexts. Edited by Alastair Phillips - Julian Stringer. 1st pub. London: Routledge, 2007, xviii, 363. ISBN 9780415328487. info
• STANDISH, Isolde. A new history of Japanese cinema : a century of narrative film. New York: Continuum, 2006, 414 s. ISBN 0826417906. info

Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching

Lecture and presentation with commentary. Students will receive study literature in their IS materials after each lecture.

Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements

Final written test (score 70% or higher). Class attendance required.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
The course is taught every week.
General note: Předmět je určen i pro studenty mimo mateřské obory.

Teacher's information

The  particular titles of the films are not disclosed beforehand, only at the start of each session.

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