ENGL 3048 - Australian Classics: Literature and Film

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

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.

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Course Details

Course Code	ENGL 3048
Course	Australian Classics: Literature and Film
Coordinating Unit	English, Creative Writing, and Film
Term	Semester 2
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 2 undergraduate study
Incompatible	ENGL 2055
Assessment	Assignment 10%, Seminar presentation 15%, Research essay 35%, Participation 10%, Take-home exam 30%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Philip Butterss

Course Timetable

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

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1,2,3,4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3,4,5,6
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4,5,6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1,2,4,5
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	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

Learning and teaching modes may include lectures, seminars, and online activities

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students will commit the equivalent of 156 hours per semester to study in this course

Learning Activities Summary

Learning activities may include lectures, face-to-face seminars, online activities, instructor-directed and student-directed research and assessment-for-learning tasks

Small Group Discovery Experience

The small group discovery experience may be developed through seminar discussions.

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 may include written assignments, class presentations, essays, leading discussion groups, participation in group work, and exam

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment related requirements are set out in the Department of English and Creative Writing handbook

Assessment Detail

Assessment details are to be announced

Submission

Instructions about submission will be given as part of the information about each assessment task. Policies on deadlines and lateness are set out in the Department of English and Creative Writing handbook.

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.

Student Feedback

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