2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EAST1101 Chinese Cinema
10 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Sarah Dodd
Email: s.dodd@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Chinese cinema enjoyed its 100th anniversary in 2006. This module offers students the opportunity to see some challenging films from the early days up to the 21st century. Focusing on Chinese life and society, Western cinema's influence and Chinese cultural traditions, this module will help students gain a more sophisticated understanding of both the Chinese society and Chinese cinema at the end of the course. No knowledge of Chinese language is required as all films have English subtitles. The module is taught with lectures, seminars, practicals and film screenings, and examined by seminar contribution and a 2,000 word essay. For further information see the East Asian Studies websiteObjectives
On completion of this module, students should have a good understanding of:a) the development of Chinese cinema in the 20th century with special emphasis on films made after 1980
b) the influence of changes in Chinese life and society on the Chinese cinema
c) the relative influence of Western cinema and Chinese cultural traditions.
Syllabus
The development of Chinese cinema in the 20th century, especially films made after 1980, based on 8 selected films.
Class discussion will focus on the influence of Chinese life and society, Western cinema and Chinese cultural traditions on Chinese cinema and cinematic conventions, and Chinese film as a contemporary art form.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Supervision | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Practical | 5 | 2.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Private study hours | 76.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress is monitored through participation in regular seminars.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Tutorial Performance | Contribution to seminars | 30.00 |
| Essay | 2,000 words | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 05/03/2018
Browse Other Catalogues
- Undergraduate module catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
- Undergraduate programme catalogue
- Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue
Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD