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International film days “All about Economy” (in Romania or Italy) Documentaries and feature films allow a different approach to the economy. While discussing the films with local students, you also learn a lot about the host country.

The 10th edition of the “All about Economy Film Days” will take place in 18-21 May 2022. Students from Lucerne can participate in this event.

Overview

Teaching economics can be more than formulas, calculations, and the homo economicus. Which documentaries help us understand current economic events and their backdrop? How well do feature films depict the reality of the economy? Which films manage to combine educational purposes, factual knowledge, and tension? And which films open options for the future development of our economy and society?

Participants at the Film Days 2018 at New Bulgarian University in Sofia

Facts

Semester

Autumn semester 2022

Application deadline

30.08.2022 (Enrolment from 08.08.2022)

Language of instruction
  • German
  • English
Time model

Block week (4 days) and preparatory meetings in Switzerland to prepare and distribute student assignments.

Attention:

  • Your arrival must be no later than on 17.10.2022
  • Your departure cannot be earlier than on 22.10.2022
  • The program of the film festival is intensive and attendance throughout the festival is mandatory. If you want to get to know the host country even better, you should stay for more days privately.

Mandatory preparatory meetings in Lucerne: 05.09.2022 (Lucerne) and 03.10.2022 (online), 18:00 – 20:00.

ECTS/recognition

See: ISA-Programme / ECTS-Points

Institute
Business
Assessed assignment

Viewing and evaluation of several films and writing a group paper.

Head of the module
Head of the module

Organizational support by employees of the company ASCENT.

Lecturer
Lecturer (external)
  • Lecturers from the partner university in Moscow
  • External guest lecturers from other partner universities
Eligibility to attend

No restriction

Entry requirements

Interest in economic topics and their background as well as in the question, in which direction the economy should develop.

Specific expertise

Critical approach towards film as a medium for providing knowledge in economics.

Teaching methods

As preparation and follow-up:

  • Viewing two documentaries about the host country
  • Written group work on documentaries about the specific topic of this film festival
  • Final report about the impressions about the whole module

During the festival:

  • Films and accompanying lectures
  • Group exercises and discussions with students of the host university
  • An excursion will complete the event
Learning aids

Various documentaries and feature films on selected economic topics and about the host country.

Programme type
ISA Module
Venue

Lucerne
Online

Attendance

No restrictions

Remarks

The students contribute of 90 CHF to the organization of the festival. They organize their travelling and bear the costs of meals and accommodation. Due to the low price level in the host country, costs are very low.