ENGL 2049 - Contemporary Australian Culture
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 2049 Course Contemporary Australian Culture Coordinating Unit English, Creative Writing, and Film Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study Assumed Knowledge Familiarity with the reading & analysis of literary texts equivalent to Level I English standard Assessment 500 word assignment 10%; seminar presentation 10%; 2,000 word seminar paper 30%; exam 40%; participation 10% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Philip Butterss
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Analyse a range of examples of contemporary Australian culture in relation to key debates in literary studies, film studies, and Australian studies
2. Undertake independent research and textual analysis in the fields of Australian literary studies, Australian film studies, and Australian studies
3. Prepare coherently and logically argued written material based on effective use of evidence.
4. Collaborate effectively with peers in discussing contemporary Australian cultureUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2,3,4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,2,3,4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2,4 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1,2,3,4 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,2,3,4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Provisional required resources:
Contemporary Australian Culture Reader (Image and Copy Centre)
Peter Carey, True History of the Kelly Gang (Unibooks)
Rohan Wilson, The Roving Party (Unibooks)
Amy Matthews, End of the Night Girl (Unibooks)
Poetry and Short Stories (printed in the Reader)
English and Creative Writing Handbook (MyUni)
Films: Lantana, Australia, and The Sapphires. DVDs of the three films are available from the Reserve Collection in the Barr Smith Library.Recommended Resources
See MyUni
Online Learning
All course information is available on MyUni, including audio streaming of lectures, powerpoints or lecture notes, assessment topics, and announcements. Please check your student email frequently, as the course convenor will, at times, use this address to communicate with you. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will begin to interpret and analyse contemporary Australian culture, and will begin to discuss and evaluate critical commentary on contemporary Australian culture. Seminars are a more informal opportunity for students to continue this interpretation, analysis, discussion and evaluation through oral presentation and group discussion. In this course the seminar group as a whole will take an active role in shaping the teaching and learningWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students will commit to the equivalent of 156 hours per semester to study this course.Learning Activities Summary
Learning activities will be based on lectures and seminars. The timetable will be available from MyUni well before semester commences.
Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome 500 word assignment Formative and Summative 10% 1, 2, 3 Seminar presentation Formative and Summative 10% 1, 2, 4 2000 word seminar essay Formative and Summative 30% 1, 2, 3 Seminar attendance and participation Formative and Summative 10% 1, 2, 4 Take-home exam Summative 40% 1, 2, 3 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at seminars is a compulsory requirement of this course. Students must complete all written work to pass this course. Penalties apply for late work.Assessment Detail
Assessment details will be available from MyUni
Submission
Instructions about submission for each assessment task will be available from MyUni
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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