教學大綱
這堂課是以哲學方法分析電影藝術的專題討論，所強調的是，電影藝術如何運用技術，使形式結構變得明確，進而創造意義的方法。我們會特別聚焦於幾個美學的問題：表象與現實，文學與視覺效果，藉由電影技術達成的溝通與異化。
我們沒有隨堂測驗或考試，但學生不得缺席(不論時間是否與其他堂課的考試或讀書會衝突)、必須準時到達教室、並閱畢每週指定閱讀資料。出席率、遲到率、課堂參與度都會列入期末成績的評分標準中。總共要交兩份報告：第一份，於第十堂課繳交，至少要有1500字(以文件第一頁上電腦標示的字數統計為準)，內容為第十堂課之前、一份(或一份以上)的課堂討論成果，並外加一些額外的研究心得。第二份報告於最後一堂課繳交，必須以創新的方法處理哲學命題，要先和講師討論報告的題目，並得到他的同意後再開始準備。這篇報告至少要有2000字(以文件第一頁上電腦標示的字數統計為準),兩份報告皆須以雙倍行距(28點)及14點字體進行。
這堂課沒有任何量化的評分原則，出席率及課堂表現皆會列入考慮，兩份報告的表現亦是。由於第二份報告較長，且於學期末繳交，故佔的評分比例會較高。這兩份報告給分的方式和往常一樣：A、B、C等。
Description
This course is a seminar on the philosophical analysis of film art, with an emphasis on the ways in which it creates meaning through techniques that define a formal structure. There is a particular focus on aesthetic problems about appearance and reality, literary and visual effects, communication and alienation through film technology.
No quizzes or exams, but students are required to attend every class, (whether or not there are conflicting exams or study groups in other courses), arrive on time, and do the assigned reading for each weekly session. Attendance, lateness, class participation will be a consideration in the final grade. Two papers are required: one, due session 10, will be at least 1500 words long (as indicated by the computer word-count on the first page) and consisting of an analysis of one or more week's class work on the list above and scheduled up to the tenth class session, plus some outside research. The second paper will be due on the final class session and will deal in a more original way with a philosophical theme, as discussed in advance with the instructor and approved by him. This paper will be at least 2000 words long (as indicated by the computer word-count on the first page). Both papers are to be double-spaced (28 pts) and with a font of 14 pts.
There is no quantitative grading policy for this course. Attendance and class performance are a consideration in the final grade, and the two papers are required. The second paper, being longer and coming at the end of the term, is given greater importance. The two papers are graded in the usual way: A, B, C, etc.
