European Cinema (P3028)
15 credits, Level 4
Autumn teaching
On this module, you’ll explore key inquiries that are central to the discipline of Film Studies through an engagement with examples of European cinema from the 1920s to the present day. This includes:
- realism
- national cinema
- popular genres
- authorship
- ‘alternative’ or experimental film styles.
Using a series of case studies, you’ll learn to situate film texts according to their:
- historical contexts
- cultural contexts
- social contexts
- relevant theoretical debates.
You’ll also develop essential study skills, including skills in essay writing and in the critical evaluation of diverse theoretical approaches to film.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Courses
This module is offered on the following courses: