Some parts of this content are currently available in German only.

International film days “All about Economy” (at the University of Sofia) 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 11th edition of the “All about Economy Film Days” will take place in 25-28 April 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? 

Feedback of participants at previous festivals

Through this festival, I discovered my interest in economics again and in a new way. 

I would advise any other student to take this ISA module despite of the challenging work involved.

What I take with me from these film days is a more holistic understanding of our system and the knowledge that it does not have to be seen as sacrosanct. Everyone can do his or her part to change the system.

The film festival made me a more attentive and innovative student.

The flexibility of the organizers showed to the students even before the start of the film festival, what is important in the business world to survive.

Many thanks for the organization of this festival to all contributors and to Mr. Derrer for the diversity you bring into our studies with this and other modules!

Links:

Website | Facebook

Facts

Semester

Spring semester 2023

Application deadline

31.01.2023 (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 24.4.2023
  • Your departure cannot be earlier than on 29.4.2023
  • 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:
31.01.2023 (Lucerne) and 27.03.2022 (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 restrictions

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 price level in the host country, costs remain very low.