Secondary school events

Myth, culture and modernity in Chinese Cinema: a KS3 Mandarin Study Day

Fri 18 Jan 2019 10:30 – 15:30
NFT1, BFI Southbank

This event is intended for teachers and students only.

This workshop for KS3 Chinese Mandarin is designed to help pupils gain understanding of both China’s history and contemporary culture in an exploration of the nation’s cinema. Drawing on various historical and cultural contexts, analysis of Chinese cinema can help to separate myth from history and can help to develop awareness of China as a nation today by showing its embrace of modernity. Pupils will be provided the opportunity to explore these themes in depth through textual analysis of key scenes in selected Chinese films, such as Hero (2002) directed by Zhang Yimou. They will also watch a full length screening of a modern Chinese film. The workshop is designed to develop a cultural awareness that will enhance language learning and students’ understanding of Chinese traditions.

Led by Dr. Carol-Mei Barker, Developer of Learning Programmes, BFI, and Xiaoming Zhu, National Network Coordinator, Confucius Institute, UCL.

Year 8-9
Mandarin
Gifted & Talented

£10 per student; £1 per adult accompanying every 5 students; for any additional adult the student rate applies. £40 for teachers attending without students.

How to book

Book by PHONE: Using credit/debit cards only. Call the Education Team on 020 7815 1329.

Book by POST: Complete and return the booking form below and attach a cheque/card details to:
Schools Coordinator,
BFI Education,
Belvedere Road,
London SE1 8XT

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