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Archived Version 2023 - 2024
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Description The aims for this module are to study examples of Gothic texts and film from the eighteenth century to the present day in their social and cultural contexts. Using a selection of textual and visual resources students will engage in a detailed overview of the various ways in which discourses of the Gothic have developed from eighteenth century to the present day by reflecting on the meanings and role of these texts and films in developing dialogues of Gothic and to consider the role of popular culture in the development and longevity of this genre. Students will be introduced to the various historical and social contexts in which Gothic has achieved prominence; be able to trace the development of a Gothic culture (in art, architecture, literature and film) and to develop a further appreciation of the role of both Gothic literature and film in connecting to the apprehensions of contemporary society. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Be aware of the historical and cultural origins of Gothic and its conceptual evolution from Romanticism and Victorianism to the present day. 2. Become acquainted with the various social contexts in which Gothic has achieved prominence. 3. Be able to trace the development of a Gothic culture in art, literature and film. 4. Be introduced to iconic film directors of the genre (from Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Sangster, George A. Romero, Tim Burton, Guillermo del Toro) and become familiar with Gothic literary and cinematic discourse (cinéma d'auteur, mise-en-scène, cinematography techniques, shot selection, lighting, film score etc). 5. Develop a further appreciation of the role of Gothic literature and film in connecting to the apprehensions of contemporary society. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Other Resources 63488, Film, F. W. Murnau, 1922, Nosferatu, Germany, 63489, Film, Alfred Hitchcock, 1940, Rebecca, USA, 63490, Film, Charles Laughton, 1955, The Night of the Hunter, USA, 63491, Film, Alfred Hitchcock, 1955, Psycho, USA, 63492, Film, William Friedkin, 1973, The Exorcist, USA, 63493, Film, George Sluizer, 1988, Spoorloos/The Vanishing, FR/NL, 63494, Film, Tim Burton, 1990, Edward Scissorhands, USA, 63495, Film, Tomas Alfredson, 2008, Låt Den Rätte Komma In/Let The Right One In, SWE, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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