Modern Languages and Film Studies BA Honours
UCAS Code: TW96
Film studies is a particular strength at Newcastle and some of the modules
for this degree programme are provided by staff specializing in other
subjects within the University.
The practical language modules and the methods of teaching and assessment for this programme are the same as for the other degrees taught in the School. Students may also select options from the full range of optional modules available.
At Stage 1 you spend two thirds of your time studying two modern languages (at least one of French, German or Spanish at post-A level or equivalent) with the remaining third of your time spent concentrating on film. In Stages 2 and 4 you can continue with both your chosen languages or concentrate on French, German or Spanish. Film-based modules at Stage 1 involve an introduction to the principles of film study as an academic discipline. In addition, you are given a broad overview of French, German and Spanish cinema.
At Stages 2 and 4 there are modules in the theory of film and practical criticism, as well as a range of specialist topics. These include modules in the areas of: history of European film, theory of film, film noir, classic French cinema, Hollywood romantic comedy, British cinema, German cinema and Spanish cinema. In addition, at Stage 4 students write a dissertation on an approved topic related to film. Previous dissertation titles have included Paris in the Films of Tati, Kassovitz and Jeunet and Women in the Films of Truffaut. Like all programmes in the School of Modern Languages, you will spend Stage 3 abroad in a country or countries where they speak the language(s) appropriate to your degree study.
You can also study film modules as part of the Combined Honours degree.