The course entails an introduction to popular works of Western cinema and their relationship with classical texts of philosophy. The texts include some of the prominent works of Aristotle, Rousseau, Locke, Nietzsche, Marx and Foucault, as well as relevant secondary texts. The course introduces a philosophical analysis in the context of a film and discusses the extent to which the basic arguments of the texts are deliberated, represented or reflected on the film in question, along with the philosophical features of the film in itself. The course also provides the tools one needs to acquire to read a film in terms of its content and structure.
Philosophy and Film
7.5 credits
What happens when film meets philosophy. In this course you explore how ideas from some of the most influential thinkers come alive through cinema, and how films can be understood in entirely new ways.
Philosophy and Film, 7.5 credits
Spring 2027, Full-time, Distance
Will open for late application 15 Dec
Starts:
Spring 2027
Start date:
05 April
End date:
09 May
Place of study:
Distance
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
Distance
Education Time:
Mixed-time
Number of Mandatory Sessions:
0
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-44050
Number of Places:
10
Specific requirements
- 60 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Type of Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 13500 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Monica Wise
Jennie Wallin
Elin Palm
Philosophy and Film, 7.5 credits
Spring 2028, Full-time, Distance
Starts:
Spring 2028
Start date:
03 April
End date:
07 May
Place of study:
Distance
Pace of study:
Full-time
Level:
First cycle
Teaching form:
Distance
Education Time:
Mixed-time
Number of Mandatory Sessions:
0
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-44050
Number of Places:
10
Specific requirements
- 60 ECTS credits passed
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Type of Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 13500 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Monica Wise
Jennie Wallin
Elin Palm
Course syllabus
Tags
- Education
- Single-subject course
- Filosofi, etik, religion
- Kultur, kommunikation, media, design
- Arts and Humanities