A general knowledge of the history of World Cinema is required.

1. A broad knowledge of the history and contemporary issues of cinema in Middle East, North Africa and India. 2. Competence to identify the diferent geopolitics (mentioned in previous point) and their due historical periods, movements and styles. 3. Competence to contextualize, analyze and discuss abuot the mentioned cinema with particular attention to their growing transnational dimensions.

The course focuses on principal film productions of Asia and the Middle East. The Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, and Iranian cinemas will be among the case studies. Additionally, there will be space for Women's cinemas in the Middle East. To optimize the acquisition of skills and knowledge by students in the context of an optional subject, the format of the modules will be monographic, based on the collective works of students around seminars and debates. 1. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of World Cinema/Cinema at the Periphery. 2. Introduction to the history of film in Asia and the Middle East: national industries, styles, movements, and authors. 3. Key cultural concepts of the mentioned cinemas: themes, narratives, and aesthetics. 4. Ecocritical perspectives, The Asian Ecocinema. 5. Women's cinema in the Middle East.

1. Master classes. Theory-based classes. Students will acquire basic knowledge about the topics addressed in the class. Competences 1, 2 and 3 (1 ECTS). 2. Practical sessions. Fragments of especially relevant or representative films will be screened. Case studies. Competences 2 and 3 (0,5 ECTS). 3 Student's work. Guided study to theoretical-practical contents and learning materials. Students will be required to write an essay about specific aspects related to the class syllabus. Competences 2 and 3 (1,5 ECTS).