Course Information


Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
AMERICAN CINEMA II AKE320 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0

Prerequisites None

Language of Instruction English
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Compulsory
Mode of delivery
Course Coordinator
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Goals In this course we will examine how American identity is represented and/or shaped and/or questioned in American Cinema
Course Content Issues of American history, culture, gender and race will be discussed through the use of appropriate films.
Learning Outcomes 1) The student will have a better understanding of American Culture and understand how films are produced in line with cultural patterns.
2) Develops critical thinking skills.
3) To employ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills

Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Teaching and Learning Methods and Techniques Study Materials
1. Week Introduction to the course Lecture; Discussion
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
2. Week The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
3. Week The Wild Bunch Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
4. Week Unforgiven (1992) Lecture; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
5. Week Saving Private Ryan (1998) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
6. Week Full Metal Jacke (1987) Lecture; Question Answer; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
7. Week The Hurt Locker (2008) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
8. Week The Beauty and the Beast (1991) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
9. Week Thelma and Louise (1991) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
10. Week Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
11. Week Hidden Figures (2016) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
12. Week Get Out (2017) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
13. Week Black Panther (2018) Lecture; Question Answer; Discussion; Case Study
Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar
14. Week Revision Question Answer
Brainstorming; Large Group Discussion
Case Based Learning 		Seminar

Sources Used in This Course
Recommended Sources
Benshoff, Harry M. ve Sean Griffin. America on Film, 2021.

Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program RequirementsContribution LevelDK1DK2DK3
PY15555
PY25555
PY35555
PY45000
PY55000

*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
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ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration (Total weeks*Hours per week) 14 3
Work Hour outside Classroom (Preparation, strengthening) 14 4
Homework 2 4
Midterm Exam 1 1
Time to prepare for Midterm Exam 1 6
Final Exam 1 2
Time to prepare for Final Exam 1 15
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30 (s)
ECTS Credit of the Course
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Course Information
  • Course Information
  • Weekly Topics (Content)
  • Sources Used in This Course
  • Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
  • ECTS credits and course workload