FFV2010 Scandinavian Culture in Film and Television
- Number of credits15
- Teaching semester2023 Autumn
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusLillehammer
- Required prerequisite knowledge
Admission requirements: Exchange students: Study modules (minimum 15 ECTS points) in media, film, and literature studies; cultural studies; Scandinavian Studies; history, sociology etc. Applicants will be assessed individually.
This course investigates Scandinavian culture through distinguished contemporary films and television drama serials. From a national and an international perspective, Scandinavian film and television drama are doing very well, and can pride themselves with Oscar awards and nominations as well as international Emmy awards. The course aims to explore film and television texts in light of key characteristics of the Scandinavian societies and culture while delving into the key figures, themes and stylistic traits of contemporary Scandinavian cinema and television.
Through diverse case studies, the course offers these main approaches: 1) A focus on works of famous Scandinavian film directors. 2) A focus on recent trends within television like the highly successful Nordic Noir - crime serials. 3) A focus on youth film and comedy. 4) A focus on multiethnicity and the multicultural in Scandinavia.
Learning Outcome
- The student has an insight in the culture of the Scandinavian societies through the films and television drama serials of the region
- The student recognizes certain similarities as well as differences between the Scandinavian countries through their films and drama serials
- The student is familiar with general trends, genres, and key figures in contemporary Scandinavian film and drama serials
- The student can conduct close analysis of films and drama serials
- The student is able to present and discuss various topics with relevance to Scandinavian culture, film and television
- The student has the ability to write accurately about films and television serials and to reflect on their meaning in a cross-cultural perspective
- The student reflects critically on various subjects in the field of study
- The student is able to structure and carry out written and oral assignments
The course consists of lectures, screenings, discussions and compulsory seminars and assignments.
- Assignments in groups (presentations at seminars)
- One (1) individual, written assignment
- Attendance at seminars
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
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Home exam | ECTS - A-F |
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