NCHU Course Outline

Course Name	(中) 歷史與電影(1908)
	(Eng.) History and Films
Offering Dept	College of Liberal Arts
Course Type	Required	Credits	1	Teacher	LIN KEN AN
Department	College of Liberal Arts	Language	English	Semester	2026-SPRING
Course Description	This course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of the complex intersection between "historical fact" and "cinematic fiction." The curriculum is divided into two core modules: The first half utilizes the American film The Sinners to examine the deep-seated Puritan traditions, religious trials, and their enduring collective psychological impact on modern American small-town life. The second half delves into the cinematic labyrinth of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, reconstructing the social ruptures of late-colonial 1980s Hong Kong, the legal "gray zones" of the Walled City, and the struggle for cultural identity. Students will learn to "read" visual media not merely as entertainment, but as a unique form of "historical primary source." We will analyze how directors employ visual symbolism, spatial construction, and genre frameworks to reconstruct the past within specific historical coordinates, fostering critical reflection on contemporary social issues.
Prerequisites				self-directed learning in the course	Y

Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%)			Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives	Competency Indicators	Ratio(%)	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1.In-depth Historical Understanding: To master the evolution of American religious conservatism and the unique legal status and historical origins of the Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong’s colonial history. 2.Analytical Skills in Historiophoty: To apply the theory of "Historiophoty" to distinguish how cinematic narratives reconstruct, aestheticize, or distort historical facts. 3.Cross-Cultural Geopolitical Observation: To examine the commonalities and differences between "social confinement" and "marginalized communities" within the contexts of American religious towns and the Hong Kong Walled City. 4.Critical Media Literacy: To cultivate the ability to uncover hidden ideologies within popular culture imagery and identify how films shape collective memory regarding specific historical periods.			topic Discussion/Production Networking/Distance Education Exercises Discussion Lecturing	Written Presentation Attendance Oral Presentation Assignment Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content Week 1 Intro: Historiophoty Week 2 The Puritan Ghost Week 3 Small Town Conservatism Week 4 The Modern Witch Hunt Week 5 Youth & Rebellion Week 6 Gender & Morality Week 7 Vigilante Justice Week 8 Midterm Assessment Week 9 The ”Three-No” Zone Week 10 1980s Hong Kong Week 11 Triads & Martial Arts Week 12 Architecture of Chaos Week 13 The 1997 Anxiety Week 14 Brotherhood & Roots Week 15 Cyberpunk Legacy Week 16 Final Assessment self-directed learning    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.    03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Participation (15%): Attendance and contribution to weekly ”Film vs. Fact” discussions. Weekly Assignments (25%): Two ”Snapshot Critiques” (500 words each). Task 1: Identify a religious symbol in The Sinners and trace its historical origin. Task 2: Compare a still from Walled In with a real historical photo of the Walled City. Midterm Project (30%): An essay analyzing how The Sinners reflects American ”Small Town Paranoia.” Final Project (30%): A group video or presentation on ”The Concept of ’Home’ in 80s Hong Kong Cinema.”
Textbook & other References
Self-made Materials by the lecturer
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
Microsoft Office PPT, Generative AIs, Digital Handouts, Websites & Links
Office Hours
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