ENGL 2057 - Hollywood or Bust!
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 2057 Course Hollywood or Bust! 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 Prerequisites At least 12 units of undergraduate study. Students must be 18 years of age at the commencement of classes due to the discussion of R rated themes and materials Incompatible ENGL 2031 & ENGL 3031 Assumed Knowledge 3 units of Level I English, ENGL 1105 Assessment participation, research exercise, essay, examination Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Joy McEntee
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 Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the significance of Hollywood as an artistic, industrial and ideological centre, with reference to key developments from 1903 onwards. In particular, students will come to understand distinctions between popular and scholarly approaches discussing commercial cinema 2 Demonstrate knowledge about the Hollywood film industry’s history, and will engage with historical accounts of the technological and economic factors underlying key developments in Hollywood film. They will learn about the impact of these factors on Hollywood cinema’s “aesthetic” evolution via detailed consideration of film form in selected genres 3 Demonstrate they have engaged with a variety of critical perspectives on the ideological implications of tendencies in Hollywood cinema. 4 Developed an informed awareness of the Hollywood film industry, its economic and cultural practices, and its products, in an international context (includes ethical questions about cultural and industrial colonisation, as well as ethical/legal questions about appropriation and intellectual property) 5 Demonstrate an awareness of key scholarly concepts in and approaches to the semiotic and formal analysis of verbal, visual and aural media, and will practice performing critical work informed by those concepts and approaches 6 Demonstrate skills as independent researchers and self-directed learners, both in individual and collaborative tasks 7 Achieve skills in analysing, synthesising and presenting information in a manner that is appropriate to / optimised for each of several communication formats 8 Demonstrate being able to interact confidently in small groups 9 Demonstrate being able to interact confidently in small and large groups in online environments 10 Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of legal arrangements, including censorship regulations, intellectual property and copyright law, on film-making practice and scholarly analysis of film 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-10 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-7 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 6, 7, 8, 9 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-9 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5-10 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 5-10 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Teaching and learning 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
Provisional. Learning activities may include lectures, face-to-face seminars, online activities, instructor-directed and student-directed research and assessment-for-learning tasks.Specific Course Requirements
Due to Ratings legislation, students must be over 18 years of age.
This course is not available for non-degree enrolment.
It is strongly recommended that students complete Film Studies 1 before enrolling in this course.Small Group Discovery Experience
Provisional. The small group discovery experience may be developed through student-led seminar discussions, which may include both face-to-face and online settings. The course may include collaborative assessment tasks. -
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
Provisional. Assessment may include blended learning assignments, stuctured independent and/or collaborative activities, essay(s), leading a face-to-face or online seminar discussion, exam.Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attempt all assessment requirements / all assessment items in order to pass the course.
Other assessment related requirements will be able to be found in the Discipline of English and Creative Writing Policies and Procedures, and the relevant Course Guide.Assessment Detail
Assessment details are to be announced.Submission
Assessment submission is to be undertaken in the form prescribed in any instructions issued for individual assessment items.
Policies on deadlines and lateness are to be found in the Discipline of English and Creative Writing Policies and Procedures.
Provisionally and for example, submission formats may include: in class presentations and/or discussions; online submission of written or other work; hard copy submission of written work to a prescribed place; completing a quiz, or sitting an exam. This is not an exhaustive list.
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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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