ENGL 3048 - Australian Classics: Literature and Film

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022

This course examines a range of Australian literary and filmic texts that have come to be regarded as 'classics'. It sets literature and film in its historical context, exploring how it might have worked for original and for later audiences. The course also asks why these specific films and pieces of literature attained the status of Australian 'classics'. The chief focus is on how literature and film deals with conflicts and tensions within Australian culture - both for original and subsequent audiences.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENGL 3048
    Course Australian Classics: Literature and Film
    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 6 units of Level II undergraduate study
    Incompatible ENGL 2055
    Course Description This course examines a range of Australian literary and filmic texts that have come to be regarded as 'classics'. It sets literature and film in its historical context, exploring how it might have worked for original and for later audiences. The course also asks why these specific films and pieces of literature attained the status of Australian 'classics'. The chief focus is on how literature and film deals with conflicts and tensions within Australian culture - both for original and subsequent audiences.
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Professor Anne Pender

    Professor Pender will be convening this course in 2020.
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.




    Week 1
    2 March – Introduction and
    Edward Geoghegan, The Currency Lass

    Week 2
    9 March
    Poetry (from the Course Reader)

    Week 3
    16 March
    My Brilliant Career (dir. Gillian Armstrong, 1979)

    Week 4
    23 March
    Henry Handel Richardson, The Getting of Wisdom

    Week 5
    30 March
    Gallipoli (dir. Peter Weir, 1981)

    Week 6
    6 April
    Katharine Susannah Prichard, Coonardoo

    Week 7
    27 April
    Ray Lawler, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll

    Week 8
    4 May
    Patrick White, The Eye of the Storm

    Week 9
    11 May
    Wake in Fright (dir. Ted Kotcheff, 1971)

    Week 10
    18 May
    Jack Davis, No Sugar

    Week 11
    25 May
    Priscilla Queen of the Desert (dir. Stephan Elliott, 1994)

    Week 12
    1 June The Australian Short Story: Stories from the Course Reader
    Conclusion















  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

    1. Analyse a range of Australian literature and film in relation to key debates in Australian literary studies
    and Australian film studies

    2. Think rigorously about the relationships between historical context and the production and interpretation of literature and film

    3. Prepare coherently and logically argued written material based on effective use of evidence

    4. Prepare and deliver an appropriately pitched seminar paper and facilitate group discussion

    5. Collaborate effectively with peers in group discussion of literature and film

    6. Use contemporary technologies relevant to the preparation and completion of assessment tasks




    University 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)

    Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth

    Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.

    1,2

    Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving

    Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.

    1,2,3,4

    Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills

    Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.

    3,4,5,6

    Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness

    Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.

    4,5,6

    Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency

    Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.

    1,2,4,5

    Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.

    4,5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    To be announced
    Recommended Resources
    To be announced
    Online Learning
    This course will use MyUni and other resources to be announced
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Lecture
    Tutorial
    Film Screenings
    Workload

    No information currently available.

    Learning Activities Summary

    No information currently available.

  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment may include written assignments, class presentations, essays, leading discussion groups, participation in group work, and examination.

    Due to the current COVID-19 situation modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.

    Every student in the seminar will be required to respond to the student leaders’ online written presentation questions and discussions. Responses do not need to be lengthy, but students should respond in a careful, considered and concise manner to stimulate discussion and thinking. Students will be deemed to have met the seminar component by posting responses each week.
    Assessment Detail

    No information currently available.

    Submission

    No information currently available.

    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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