Cinema and Television (DR)
PhD	TR-NQF-HE: Level 8	QF-EHEA: Third Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 8

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SIN613

Course Name:

Genre Studies in Cinema

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	10

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

PhD

TR-NQF-HE:8. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Third Cycle

EQF-LLL:8. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi BURAK KAPLAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	It depicts how film genres work as a system in cinema.
Course Content:	The course surveys characteristics of genre films and structures of film genres that they belong to. To be discussed the convention of genre films, audience expectation, and socio-cultural background that emerged these films. Ideological and structural are used as a method of analysis in genre studies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Recognition of film genres in detail and making the distinction between them.
2) To understand the functions of film genres ideologically, structurally and mythologically.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	The emergence of genres in the arts: why we need genres	Tzvetan Todorov
2)	The emergence of film genres: The Classic Hollywood	Schatz, T. (1981). Hollywood Genres - Formulas, Filmmaking and The Studio System. New York: Random House. Bordwell, D., Thompson, K., & Smith, J. (2020). Film Art: An Introduciton. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
3)	Methods of species analysis: Iconological analysis	B. K. Grant - Reader IV, F. G. Film Genre Reader IV. Austin: University of Texas Press.
4)	Methods of generic analysis: Mythic Analysis	B. K. Grant - Reader IV, F. G. Film Genre Reader IV. Austin: University of Texas Press.
5)	Methods of generic analysis: Ideological Analysis	Robin Wood, at all - American Nightmare: Essays on the Horror Film (1. b., s. 7-28). Toronto: Festival of Festivals.
6)	Methods of generic analysis: Structural Analysis	Altman, R. (2000). Film/Genre. London: British Film Institute.
7)	Methods of generic analysis: Post-Structural Analysis	Collins, J. (1993). Film Theory Goes to The Movies. New York: Routledge. Neale, S. (2000). Genre and Hollywood. Londra: Routledge.
8)	Mid-term	none
9)	To examines the Classic Hollywood's dominant film genres	Schatz, T. (1981). Hollywood Genres - Formulas, Filmmaking and The Studio System. New York: Random House. Sklar, D. (1994). Movie-Made America: A Cultural History Of American Movies . New York: Vintage Books.
10)	The components of film genre in American cinema: The effect of production, distrubition and audience	Neale, S. (2000). Genre and Hollywood. Londra: Routledge. Sklar, D. (1994). Movie-Made America: A Cultural History Of American Movies . New York: Vintage Books.
11)	Hybrid film genres and new approaches to film genres	Collins, J. (1993). Film Theory Goes to The Movies. New York: Routledge. Bordwell, D., Thompson, K., & Smith, J. (2020). Film Art: An Introduciton. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
12)	Presentations: Structural analysis and film analysis sample	none
13)	Presentations: Post-structural analysis and film analysis sample	none
14)	Presentations: Ideological analysis and film analysis sample	none
15)	General evaluation	none
16)	Final exam	none

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Abisel, N. (1995). Popüler Sinema ve Türler (1. b.). İstanbul: Alan Yayıncılık.
E. Yılmaz. Filmde Yöntem ve Eleştiri. Ankara: De Ki Basım Yayım.
Todorov, T. (2004). Fantastik. İstanbul: Metis

References:

Altman, R. (2000). Film/Genre. London: British Film Institute.
Bordwell, D., Thompson, K., & Smith, J. (2020). Film Art: An Introduciton. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Collins, J. (1993). Film Theory Goes to The Movies. New York: Routledge.
B. K. Grant - Reader IV, F. G. Film Genre Reader IV. Austin: University of Texas Press.
Neale, S. (2000). Genre and Hollywood. Londra: Routledge.
Schatz, T. (1981). Hollywood Genres - Formulas, Filmmaking and The Studio System. New York: Random House.
Sklar, D. (1994). Movie-Made America: A Cultural History Of American Movies . New York: Vintage Books.
Robin Wood, at all - American Nightmare: Essays on the Horror Film (1. b., s. 7-28). Toronto: Festival of Festivals.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) PhD program in Cinema and Television provides students with the ability to access, compile, interpret and evaluate information using scientific research methods.
2) Cinema and Television technical knowledge is learned and reinforced to gain expertise within the sector.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	PhD program in Cinema and Television provides students with the ability to access, compile, interpret and evaluate information using scientific research methods.	5
2)	Cinema and Television technical knowledge is learned and reinforced to gain expertise within the sector.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Oral Examination
Homework
Application
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	16	16	256
Application	1	1	1
Study Hours Out of Class	1	1	1
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Homework Assignments	1	1	1
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			262