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Internationalization Project of Film Studies. Rosalind Cooper ( Master of Education, International Programme ) Sanna Karkulehto ( Film Studies ). Studies offered in English at the University of Oulu. Faculty of Economics & Business Administration
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Internationalization Project of Film Studies Rosalind Cooper (Master of Education, International Programme) Sanna Karkulehto (Film Studies)
Studies offered in English at the University of Oulu Faculty of Economics & Business Administration • International Master's Programme in Financial and Management Accounting (FMA) • Master's Programme in International Business (IB) • International Master's Programme in Finance and Economics (FE) Faculty of Education • Master of Education International Programme • Master's Degree Programme in Education and Globalisation Faculty of Science • MSc in Protein Science and Biotechnology
Why Film Studies? • Broad Appeal • e.g. Humanities, Education, ICT, Economics • International content • Connections to history and national identity • Existing courses require little modification • Materials already in English • Flexible approach • Relatively new academic discipline • Growing field of study & research
Course Examples /Curriculum 25 p • Introduction to Film Studies 3 p • Film History 6 p • Film Analysis 4 p • Theories and Methods 4 p • Media Education 4 p • Optional Courses • Film Genres 5 p • Audiovisual Narration 5 p
Pilot Course 1 • Theories and Methods study group: 1) 16 articles on theories and methodologies of film studies, and discussions (1 article / class) 2) 1 article introduction + leading a discussion 3) Preparation for discussions + active participation during the classes 4) Written feedback + evaluation of learning • All course materials are in English • Due to the challenging course materials the study group has to be conducted by a teacher. • The study group has been arranged once → language mostly Finnish
Pilot Course 2 Basics of Media Education – 4 ECTS • Introduction to the methods and challenges of media education • Lectures and/or Literature • Activity Examples • assess media coverage of natural disasters and their aftermath • investigate media gender portrayal for discussion • essay based on area of interest including theory • prepare/try out materials and activities for target groups
Resources • Option 1 (ideal): • Film Studies Lecturer • Course Tutor • Extra funding for course planning and translations • Option 2 (realistic?): • Film Studies Lecturer • Course Tutor who receives extra credits/points • In order to be able to develop a permanent minor subject offered in English on a regular basis the project should be funded, however.
Next Steps • Funding! • Adapting existing materials • Delineating the curriculum • 1–2 pilot courses in fall 2008 • 1–2 pilot courses in spring 2009