On completion of the course, students should be able to 1). watch and understand English animated films without Chinese subtitles; 2). discuss films confidently and comfortably with others in English; and 3). analyze animated films in various aspects and from various perspectives.

Textbook: Suber, Howard. You, Y. translated. (2012). The power of film. Chinese ed. Good Morning Press. (Note: Original edition not available in Taiwan)

Reference: Giannetti, L. D. Jiao, X. translated. (2005). Understanding movies. Chinese. 10th ed. Yuan Liu Publishing Co. (Note: Original edition not available in Taiwan)

Films: Aladin, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Ratatouille, WallE, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, Brave, Hotel Transylvania, Rise of the Guardians, Wreck-It Ralph, Inside Out, Zootopia, The Boss Baby, Incredibles 2, and Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2