Director Ang Lee has spoken about “the power of movies to change the way we’re thinking.” Do films really have this sort of power and can they create lasting change? This course will focus on the concept of whether films can influence and transform society or if they merely reinforce pre-existing beliefs and norms.
We will look at film as a medium to convey messages and its attempt to influence public opinion. You will be asked to recognize, analyze and evaluate recurring issues, for example, the ways in which different racial groups, genders and relationships are portrayed. This course will encourage you to think critically about film to support arguments.
The course is also intended to help you hone your English verbal communication skills for the Oral Matura.
Learning objectives:
After this course students…
• will be familiar with the requirements and format of the English Oral Matura
• will be able to compare, contrast and discuss SRP topics and relate them to films and other forms of media
• will know how to analyze and evaluate how media depicts, reinforces and challenges issues prevalent in Western culture
Forms of assessment:
• presentation
• participation
• oral tasks – general discussions, debates and short / long turn Matura task practice
