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In this
course, the changes in the comprehension of cinema in the process from its
invention to the present day and the theories that consider and examine cinema
from different perspectives are discussed. The course focuses on formalist and
realistic theoretical approaches, structuralist and poststructuralist theories,
and theoretical approaches of the postmodern era and helps students gain
in-depth knowledge of approaches and understand the relationship between the
cinema industry and theory. This course focuses on the definition and history
of film theory and concepts such as reality and simulation. In addition, with
the projects given throughout the semester, students are provided with the
ability to evaluate cinema within the framework of these theories and to assess
the effects of these theories on cinema.