英语影视欣赏：第一讲导论分析.pptVIP

Appreciating English Films What is expected from this course? What will be learned from it? The final result of the course. Click here to see lecture One. Aims of the Course Improve language competence Better the understanding of the way of western life Enrich the knowledge of English- speaking cultures Develop the ability of appreciating films Genre Lead –in Questions Categorization of Genre Functions of Genre Functions of Genre: from the Assembly Trailer Increase profitability by pre-selling film and targeting more audiences as possible Audiences can appreciate the film based on their previous knowledge on genre. character Character Functions Character Archetypes Character Growth Intended to generate laughter Intended to horrify Intended to thrill Affective Response Comedy Horror Thriller Spectacular events Shadows, raining outside, at night Style Blockbuster Film Noir Presence of action set-pieces Presence of song and dance performances Formal Criteria Action Music Social serious topic Romantic relationship between lovers Gangsters in urban City Specific military conflicts Natural and man-made disaster Ancient history Future worlds Subject Matter Social Drama Romance Gangster War Fiction Disaster Epic Science Fiction Differentiating Criteria Defining Criteria Genre 先看短片再说 Character Main Character/ Protagonist Secondary Character Minor Character Secondary Opposition Character Mirror Character Romance Character * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Made by Jerry Week One Genre and Character of the Film Theoretical Basis + Analysis of Films Week Two Narrative and Style of the Film Week Three Critical Perspectives Week Four The Matrix (Blockbuster) Week Five American Beauty (Social Drama Film ) Week Six Forrest Gump (Comedy Film ) Week Seven