[Course Introduction]
The course consists of the following four modules:
Module 1: English Film Fundamentals - Shots, Mise-en-Scène, and Film Genres.
Module 2: English Film Narration - Basic Stories and Three-Act Linear Structure.
Module 3: Filmmakers and Awards - Types of Directors and Performances and Film Awards.
Module 4: Film Genres - Three Basic Film Genres and Case Studies.
[Course Features]
Comprehensive Improvement by Full English Instruction
The course is taught entirely in English, aiming to enhance learners’ overall English proficiency through the input of professional knowledge and case studies.
Specialized Content with Critical Thinking and Deep Learning
The course offers rich content and vivid examples. Through the explanation of background knowledge and in-depth analysis of cases, it guides learners to appreciate the beauty of English Movies and the Logic of their structure and expression, triggering critical thinking and deep learning.
[Instructor]
Yin Wei, is an associate professor and master’s supervisor in the College of Foreign Languages. She graduated from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom, majoring in English Language Teaching. Her research focus is foreign language teaching and film culture industry. She has won numerous first prizes in national foreign language teaching competitions, and has been in charge of several projects of various levels. She has published over ten academic papers and served as the chief editor of three textbooks. She has also organized and hosted “OUC V-Film Festival” four times and one Qingdao College Student Film Culture Forum.
