Introduction to European Film

Module Identifier: EL10500
Module Title: Introduction to European Film
Academic Year: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1 Taught over 2 semesters
Co-ordinator: Dr Guy Baron
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Other Staff: Dr Guy Baron; Ms Roberta Sartoni; Dr Gabor Gelleri; Dr Elena Anna Spagnuolo; Professor Andrea Hammel

Assessment

Assessment Type	Assessment details	Proportion
Semester Assessment	1: Continuous Assessment - You will be graded on the coursework you submit across the two semesters, not through a final examination. You will have to submit 4 pieces of coursework throughout the module, one per national cinema discussed. Each piece of coursework is weighted equally (25% each of the module mark). If you fail to submit any of the pieces of coursework, you will receive a zero for that piece and your overall module mark will therefore be reduced accordingly.	100%
Supplementary Assessment	Supplementary assessment: Resit or re-submission of all missed or failed elements	100%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Students will have a thorough grounding in the cultural history of film-making in Europe.
Students will be familiar with the political and social contexts in which these films were made, and will have a good general knowledge of major film-makers.
Students will also have developed their skills in the field of comparative study.

Brief description

This module is intended for students who are interested in the film history and culture of Europe. The module provides an opportunity for students to learn about the development of film in Europe and in particular countries. Lectures will outline the major social and political changes which were influential in the making of these countries' films, and seminars will be of a comparative nature.

Content

Module skills

Skills type	Skills details
Subject Specific Skills	.

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4