552.287 (18W) Specialized Topics in Cultural Studies: Alfred Hitchcock: Influence, Imitation and Intertextuality

Wintersemester 2018/19

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First course session
04.10.2018 14:00 - 16:00 N.0.42 On Campus
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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

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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

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Applied Cultural Studies (SKZ: 642, Version: 09W.3)
    • Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer (Compulsory elective)
      • Module: Wahlfachmodul Cultural Studies
        • 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)
  • Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch (SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.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
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture (Compulsory subject)
      • 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
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (ab 11W) (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Culture (ab 11W)
        • 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)
  • Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies (SKZ: 612, Version: 10W.3)
    • Subject: Fachliches Aufbaustudium (Compulsory subject)
      • Module: Culture
        • 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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