Home / Course Resources Archive

Course Resources Archive

Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13
Back Home
Save As Word Doc

FL209: Film Femininity and Feminism

Module Title Film Femininity and Feminism
Module Code FL209
Module Tutor Ian Hepworth
School Media
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module explores textual analysis and feminist film theory to investigate issues of stereotyping, power, sexuality, gender and 'feminine' identity in Hollywood and Independent cinema.
Indicative Syllabus The module examines the representation of women in both mainstream (Hollywood) film and marginal (independent/low budget/experimental/art) cinemas. Using some of the major feminist interventions in film theory (such as ideas of the male gaze), underpinned by textual analysis, students will learn to investigate representations of gender, sexuality, post-modern identities and narrative agency.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding

By the end of the module students should be able to:
a) view film forms critically
b) understand of the ways in which the Hollywood and Independent cinemas have represented women on film
c) understand major feminist interventions in film theory with regard to gaze, power, sexuality and representation.



ii. Skills
By the end of the module students should be able to:
a) demonstrate textual and visual analysis skills
b) critically appraise films

c) work productively within a group

Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: approx 20%
Independent Study: approx 80%

Please note – staff/student contact may vary from the norm in modules with larger or smaller student numbers
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Practical Assessment: In-class: Group Presentation
002: 60% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

Important

Please note the course resources in this website are archived versions from previous years.

Course resources for the current years of entry are available to staff and students on Infonet.

Prospective students should use our Courses information as a starting point.

Old Archive

Course resources prior to 2012/13 can still be found in the original Maps and Descriptors Archive.

© 2015-21 University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH. Telephone +44 (0)844 8010001.
Company Registration Number 06023243. VAT Number GB 886 1439 87.

Connect with us:

The Growth Hub Students' Union - University of Gloucestershire
back to top
An error has occurred. This application may no longer respond until reloaded. Reload 🗙