Sign In With Google
Course Description
-
Course Name
Cult Film and TV
-
Host University
University of Roehampton
-
Location
London, England
-
Area of Study
Media Studies, Radio - Television - Film
-
Language Level
Taught In English
-
Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
-
UK Credits
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
-
Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
-
Overview
Assessment: essay due mid-way through term (1500 words) [40%], essay due after the end of term (2500 words) [60%]
This module analyses the phenomenon of cult film and television within the contexts of production, exhibition and reception. Through an engagement with a variety of cult media texts, it will present a framework to engage with wider debates around cultural value and oppositional taste. Primarily focused upon Anglo-American fandom, with a global selection of case studies, the module will consider recent work which attempts to engage with the tensions underlying the implicit distinction between ‘cult’ and ‘mainstream’. It explores the cultural politics of fandom while critically examining the various texts and contexts that play a part in the global dynamics of cult film and television.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Eligibility for courses may be subject to a placement exam and/or pre-requisites.
Some courses may require additional fees.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.