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課程資訊

課程名稱

電影、信仰與道德
Film, Faith and Moral

開課學期

112-1

授課對象

授課教師

張毅民

課號

GenEdu5018

課程識別碼

H02E50150

班次

學分

3.0

全/半年

半年

必/選修

上課時間

星期三7,8,9(14:20~17:20)

上課地點

普405

備註

本課程以英語授課。。A14:文學與藝術、哲學與道德思考
總人數上限：40人

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核心能力關聯

本課程尚未建立核心能力關連

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課程概述

This EMI course utilizes diverse films (animation, documentary, and drama) to introduce world religions, foster critical thinking about religious and moral topics, and cultivate cultural appreciation.
The course combines film-watching, lectures, and discussions with required readings.
Each week, the course comprises the Lecture Section, including movie clip reviews by the instructor, and the Discussion Section, led by TAs.

課程目標

By the end of this course, students are expected:
1. To know some of the important moral themes and religious teachings in the world religions;
2. to be able to think critically about the film from a variety of theoretical perspectives; and
3. to be able to engage in religious dialogue.

課程要求

1. Students are required to complete the assigned pre-class readings (including text-book chapters and film) each week and submit a 300-word essay to the TA.
2. Being punctual is essential; students should enter the classroom on time and sub-mit all assignments before the specified deadlines.
3. Active participation in the class, especially during the weekly discussion section, is strongly encouraged.
4. If a student is unable to attend the class, they must inform the TA and follow NTU regulations to request leave.
5. Eating or using mobile phones for conversation is strictly prohibited in the class-room, particularly during class sessions.
6. All assignments and papers must adhere to the principles of academic ethics, with zero tolerance for plagiarism. Honesty is of utmost importance.

預期每週課後學習時數

Approximately 4 hours.

Office Hours

另約時間備註： Students are welcome to talk with the instructor, but they should schedule an appointment in advance, and the topics discussed should be relevant to the content of this course. Location: 5th-floor office of the General Education Center.

指定閱讀

(Textbook)

Authoir: Richard Holloway
Book Title: A Little History of Religion
Publication Information: New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press, Reprint edition, 2017.

參考書目

（Extended Readings）

Bryan P. Stone. Faith and Film: Theological Themes at the Cinema (Nashville, TN: Chalice Press, 2000).
Robert K. Johnston. Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue. (Michigan: Baker Academic, 2000)
Margaret R. Miles. Seeing and Believing: Religion and Values in the Movies. (Boston: Beacon Press, 1996)
William F. Fore. Mythmakers: Gospel, Culture and the Media. (NY: Friendship Press. 1997)
Stewart M. Hoover and Knut Lundby. Rethinking Media, Religion and Culture. (Lon-don: SAGE Publications, 1997)
Arthur A. Berger. Media analysis techniques (Beverly Hills: Sage Publications, 1982)
John C. Lyden. Film as Religion: Myths, Morals, and Rituals (New York: New York University Press, 2003)

評量方式
(僅供參考)

No.	項目	百分比	說明
1.	Attendance	15%	Attendance
2.	Weekly essays	15%	Pre-class readings' notes and your own refelctions/opions
3.	Discussion	15%	Weekly discussion session participation
4.	Mid-term	25%	Mid-term Examination
5.	Final Examination	30%	Final Examination

針對學生困難提供學生調整方式

上課形式	以錄影輔助, 提供學生彈性出席課程方式
作業繳交方式	書面報告取代口頭報告, 口頭報告取代書面報告, 個人報告取代團體報告, 團體報告取代個人報告, 學生與授課老師協議改以其他形式呈現
考試形式	書面(口頭)報告取代考試, 考試取代書面(口頭)報告
其他	由師生雙方議定

課程進度

週次	日期	單元主題
第1週	09/06	1. Introduction: Course, requirements and grading 2. Multiculturism and World Religions
第2週	09/13	Introduction to the Abrahamic Religion (movie) The Prince of Egypt (1998)
第3週	09/20	Prophetic Traditions in the Abrahamic Religions (PBS Documentary) Islam: Empire of Faith (2000)
第4週	09/27	Afterlife in World Religions (movies) The Devil’s Advocate (1997) and Heaven Is For Real (2014)
第5週	10/04	Debate: Should People Believe in Heaven and Hell?
第6週	10/11	Interfaith Dialogue (movie) Have A Little Faith (2011)
第7週	10/18	Speech: Faith, Reason and Experience（Speaker: Rev. Antonio Acevedo）
第8週	10/25	Mid-term Examination
第9週	11/01	The Golden Rule (movie) Peekay (2014)
第10週	11/08	Rebirth and Renewal (movie) Groundhog Day (1993)
第11週	11/15	(NTU Anniversary, no class today. )
第12週	11/22	Speech (Speaker: Rev. Dr. Christopher Payk)
第13週	11/29	Tradition and Future, Oracles and Myths (movie) Dream (1990, Akira Kurosawa）
第14週	12/06	Digital Technology and Religion (movie) Ex Machina (2014)
第15週	12/13	Different Worldviews (movie) The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
第16週	12/20	Final Examination