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SCRN1200.3 Local Meets Global: History, Nation, World Cinema

Explore film in a global context.

331 enrolled on this course

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  • Duration

    5 weeks
  • Weekly study

    3 hours

Learn about cinema's global reach

Here, we really home in on one of the cinema’s greatest aspects, only further escalating in the 21st century: that it is a fundamentally global artform when it comes to production, consumption, and scholarly discussion.

What topics will you cover?

Please see the SCRN1200 Film and Television Studies course handbook for more detail.

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

Who is the course for?

This course is for anyone interested in film and television. It’s ideal for people looking to start or develop a career in film or television production, radio, journalism or marketing.

Who will you learn with?

I am a senior lecturer in Film, Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Newcastle, and the program convenor for the Bachelor of Arts. My research specialises in European and modernist cinema.

Hi everyone, I'm excited to teach you this semester. I am a lover of and a writer of film, researching female agency, looking at adaptation and writing a screenplay for The Little Mermaid.

Who developed the course?

The University of Newcastle Australia

The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 173rd in the world (QS rankings, 2024).

  • Established

    1965
  • Location

    Newcastle, Australia
  • World ranking

    Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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