Media Theory and Analysis (L_AABAMKD219)

See François Truffaut's review of Johnny Guitar in Modules (week 2) Concrete examples from this source are used to sketch the most important characteristics of la politique des auteurs. In my interpretation, there is made use of the knowledge I acquired during the lecture and while studying the chapter ‘Authorial Function and Historical Precedents’ by Barrett Hodsdon. My answer is formulated in a short coherent essay. Words: 400 words (+/-10%), excluding footnotes and bibliography.

Based on the tribute to La Haine, made by the Polish DJ Plash in 2020: This document explains how this YouTube video is illustrative for Jenkins’ understanding of fan culture? In this analysis, concepts from his text and concrete examples from the clip and comments on YouTube are used. My answer is formulated your in a short coherent text. Words around 500 words

In the dystopian universe of "The Hunger Games," where survival is a harsh contest, the intricate interpersonal dynamics between Katniss Everdeen and her female counterparts unfold as a captivating narrative within the broader landscape of feminist film theory. Originating in the early 1970s, feminist film theory sought to dissect cinema as a cultural practice actively constructing myths surrounding women and femininity. The research question that is going to be explored is: How do Katniss’s...

This document explains why I chose this object and historiographical inquiry of this object would entail (what will we be looking for?; what kind of questions will we be asking?; what might we find out?; what might we learn?...). The cultural perspective is applied, how would it enable us to study this object? There is relied on the readings from week 1 and week 2, and also on our discussions during the lectures.