• MED1013
• Introduction to World Cinema

This module provides an introduction to national cinema outside Hollywood. In an age where film practice and audiences are increasingly globalised, 'world cinema' invites a different critical approach from national film studies. The module focuses on cinema from Europe, South East Asia, The Middle East and West Africa. Its aim is not to represent all cinemas in these regions but to provide an introduction to the variety of world cinema and inspire further examination and research into the areas covered. In order to examine cinema in a global context the module foregrounds the importance of cultural context and in particular the close links between text and context. Thus, in order to understand the unique features of each film tradition, it is important to address the specific cultural sphere out of which these traditions emerge.

The aim of the module is to introduce students to global cinematic traditions outside Hollywood, to broaden the student palate with respect to their engagement with visual cultures and to use cinema as a filter in order to articulate notions of cultural diversity.