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Module Aims
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To develop a critical understanding of generic dynamics within a cultural,. historical and institutional framework.
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Learning Outcomes
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Development of analytical skills in relation to media products.
Development of critical understanding of the key contributions in the field.
Empower students to confidently identify a range of information sources.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
12
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
15
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Seminars |
24
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Independent Learning Time |
24
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Definitions of genre; industrial and institutional contexts; Case study: Film Noir/Paranoia Thriller
Neo-noir
Authorship and genre
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Hill., J., Church Gibson., P., Oxford Guide to Film Studies 2000
Hirsch, F. The Dark Side of the Screen/.1985
Hirsch., F., Detours and Lost Highways/., 2001
Silver., A., Ursini., J., Film Noir Reader 1996
--------------------------., Film Noir Reader 2 2001
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BSSA | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| BSSAO | Study Abroad (DCU Business School) |
| CS | BA in Communication Studies |
| ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
| HMSA | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| HMSAO | Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science) |
| MMA | BSc in Multimedia |
| SHSA | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
| SHSAO | Study Abroad (Science & Health) |
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