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FILM 210 The Horror Film Units: 3.00
This course examines the emergence and continuing popularity of the horror film from a global perspective. It explores the history and transformations of the genre and the ways in which the horror film has been mobilized in popular media to address larger cultural, political, and sociological issues.
Learning Hours: 108 (24 Lecture, 24 Laboratory, 12 Tutorial, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Accurately describe the history of horror cinema, especially in relation to political, cultural, and global contexts.
- Discuss recurrent trends in horror using key theoretical concepts as identified by notable scholars and practitioners in the field.
- Critically explain how the formal properties and aesthetics of horror cinema have developed to generate affective responses.
- Construct a robust appreciation of the diversity of horror cinema, especially as it pertains socio-political contexts.