Course content

FILM1104 is a base level course that deals with cinema and television in the Nordic countries. The course is taught in English, and the student gains insight into trends and developments in contemporary Nordic film and television culture.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has knowledge of:

• contemporary cinema and television in the Nordic countries, with attention to cultural, artistic, and commercial contexts.
• popular and critical reception of contemporary Nordic cinema and television, both within the region and beyond.

Skills

After completing the course, the student can:

• identify and discuss important trends and developments in contemporary Nordic films and television series.
• relate their acquired knowledge to questions concerning Nordic culture, society and history.
• develop independent analyses of contemporary Nordic films and television series.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, screenings, and written assignments.

Teaching is conducted in English.

Compulsory assignments

Up to 4 individual submissions must be completed and approved before students can take the course exam.

Students are required to stay updated on information from the department or course director via Blackboard.

Compulsory assignments

• Compulsory written assignments

Recommended previous knowledge

FILM1100 and FILM1101.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

The course reading list is about 600 pages, plus the films and episodes that are screened in their entirety.

Credit reductions