電影賞析與討論
Appreciation and Discussion of Films
| 節 | 週一 |
|---|---|
3 10:10–11:00 | 電影賞析與討論 A307 2 節連堂 |
4 11:10–12:00 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
課程概述與目標: In this course, first, the instructor will provide the students with some basic knowledge about cinematic art so that students will know how to appreciate and analyze films. Then, the instructor will arrange for students to watch the entire films in their leisure time. During the class, students will have to take turns narrating the episodes or plots, discuss and explore the themes as presented in the storylines. In addition, since most of the films selected are adapted from novels, students are also required to read excerpts of the novels to get a better understanding of the movies and make a comparative study between the two artistic forms. Moreover, the learners will also get to learn more about the actors, actresses or the characters in the films by reading or viewing supplementary materials (either in the written or audio-visual form) . Furthermore, during the midterm and final exams, students will be tested on their understanding and thoughts of the films, the novels and other supplementary materials in written exams. Based on the above-mentioned course design, the learning objectives for this course thus encompass the following aspects: 1. stimulate students’ interest in learning English through films and novels 2. enhance the learners’ English listening, speaking, reading, abilities and critical thinking skills (mostly cultivated through the process of discussing and exploring the themes and aesthetic techniques) 3. have students delve more into some significant issues in today’s society
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IMDB website (Internet Movie Database) Genova, Lisa. Still Alice. New York: Pocket Books, 2009. Palacio, R.J. Wonder. London: Puffin Books, 2017. Isaacson, Walter. Steve Jobs. New York, NY: Simon&Schuster, c2011. Hawking, Jane. Traveling to Infinity: My life with Stephen, 2007. Millman, Dan. Way of the Peaceful Warrior: a Book that Changes Lives. 2006.
1. Attendance : 15% (Absence will lead to the deduction in the attendance marks unless it's an official leave or a sick leave with written proof ;besides, the frequency of your attendance will influence the marks you get in the individual in-class participation) 2. Individual in-class participation 15% 3. Midterm exam: 25% 4. Final exam 25% 5. Individual prepared oral report 10% 6. Learning activities after the final (17th and 18th weeks) 10%
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Moon Festival (No class!) |
| 第 2 週 | Introduction to the course; Introduction to cinematic terminology |
| 第 3 週 | Discussion of the Film: English Vinglish (2014) YouTube videos: characterization in literature;what is Bollywood? Worksheets No. 3-5 |
| 第 4 週 | National Day holiday (No class!) |
| 第 5 週 | Discussion of the Film: Still Alice (2014) and a comparative study between the film and the novel (finish reading chapter 1) ;finish doing the worksheets No. 6-7 in the section of "teaching materials"; Ted talk: What you can do to prevent Alzheimer's" |
| 第 6 週 | Discussion of the Film: the Theory of Everything (2014) Worksheet available in the "教材"section |
| 第 7 週 | Discussion of the Film : Memories of Tomorrow (明日的記憶) Worksheet available in the "教材"section Review of the films: English Vinglish, still Alice, Theory of Everything |
| 第 8 週 | Midterm exam: English Vinglish, Still Alice, Memories of Tomorrow and the Theory of Everything |
| 第 9 週 | Reading and discussion of the excerpts of Steve Jobs (an autobiography written by Walter Isaacson) Do the worksheet on the excerpts of Steve Jobs (see 教材section in E3) Listen to the video History of Steve Jobs and do the attached worksheet (see the 教材 section in E3) |
| 第 10 週 | Discussion of the Film: Steve Jobs (2015) and a comparative study between the film and the autobiography Do the worksheet on the film Steve Jobs by Nov. 22 (see the 教材 section in E3) |
| 第 11 週 | Reading and discussion of the excerpts from the novel The Danish Girl written by David Ebershoff Do the worksheet on chapters 1-2 of the novel the Danish Girl by Nov. 29(see the 教材 section in E3) |
| 第 12 週 | Discussion of the Film: The Danish Girl (2015) and a comparative study between the film and the novel Do the worksheet on the film the Danish Girl by Dec. 6th(see the 教材 section in E3) download "the integrated worksheet for 20211206" (see p4 of the 教材 section in E3) |
| 第 13 週 | Reading and discussion of the excerpts from the novel Way of the Peaceful Warrior written by Dan Millman Worksheet on the excerpt of Way of the Peacuful Warrior (see the 教材 section in E3) |
| 第 14 週 | Discussion of the Film: Peaceful Warrior (2008) and a comparative study between the film and the novel Worksheet on the film and movie clips is available for download on p.4 in the section of teaching materials. |
| 第 15 週 | Review of Steve Jobs, The Danish Girl and Way of the Peaceful Warrior or supplementary materials 20211227 film worksheet is available for download on page 3 in the section of teaching materials. |
| 第 16 週 | Final exam: Steve Jobs, the Danish Girl and Way of the Peaceful Warrior |
| 第 17 週 | Self-Study: seeing the film "A Dog's Purpose" |
| 第 18 週 | Filling in a form on The Dog's Purpose |
Handouts and worksheets will be provided by the instructor.
- 地點
- no specific location unless necessary
- 時間
- anytime via email
- 聯絡方式
- biezhan08@gmail.com