552.287 (18W) Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality
Overview
- Lecturer
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENM03003UL
- Course title german Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 3.0
- Registrations 16 (25 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- Course begins on 04.10.2018
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is:
- to show students how to analyze films
- to discuss relevant cultural and historical issues and intertwine them with film discussions
- to acquire knowledge about film history in general
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
- Multidisciplinary discourses on film, history and cultural aspects.
- Film clips
- PS-paper
- Presentation
Course content
Alfred Hitchcock, "The Master of Suspense" was one of the most prolific film directors. During his career he directed 67 movies, and a myriad of them became classics, such as Vertigo, North by Northwest, Rear Window, Psycho etc. Hitchcock's legacy is profound and his craft has been analzyed by film scholars and his cinematic skills have influenced several film directors, such as Brian De Palma, who worships at Hitchock's shrine, David Fincher, Dario Argento and Mario Bava. Moreover, Hitchcock even shaped entire genres.
In this course we will talk about Hitchcock's masterpieces, their influence on other filmmakers, producers , genres and even music videos! We will start in the first session with a brief overview about Alfred Hitchcock . In the second session there will be an input about important film techniques and definitions as this is crucial for the better understanding and evaluation of Hitchcock's classics, as one of them will be presented in each session. Film clips will be shown and we will discuss imitation, homage, intertextuality and influence.
The first session is mandatory as we will get to know something about the persona Alfred Hitchcock. Please attend the first session as this is obligatory for the acceptance to this course. Moreover, I will introduce the topics for the presentations.
Examination information
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme Applied Cultural Studies
(SKZ: 642, Version: 09W.3)
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Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
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Module: Wahlfachmodul Cultural Studies
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Wahlfachmodul Cultural Studies (
6.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Wahlfachmodul Cultural Studies (
6.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
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Module: Wahlfachmodul Cultural Studies
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Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
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Subject: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Compulsory subject)
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ENM.003 Topics in American Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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ENM.003 Topics in American Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
-
Subject: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Compulsory subject)
-
ENM.003 Topics in American Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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ENM.003 Topics in American Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Compulsory subject)
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6.3 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4. Semester empfohlen
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6.3 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(Compulsory subject)
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Module: Culture (ab 11W)
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Topics in Culture (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
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Topics in Culture (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
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Module: Culture (ab 11W)
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W)
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
-
Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium
(Compulsory subject)
-
Module: Culture
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Topics in Culture Studies (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
- 552.287 Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality (2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
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Topics in Culture Studies (
2.0h PS / 5.0 ECTS)
-
Module: Culture
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Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium
(Compulsory subject)