ATS3985 · Screening Europe: Transnational histories, narratives and identities

Overview

Europe is the birthplace of cinema, and from the silent era through to Italian neorealism and the new waves of the 1960s and 1970s, European cinema changed the way we see and know the world. European cinema reflects diverse cultures and identities and challenges traditional conceptions of place and identity. Contemporary European cinema continues this tradition as both a reflection and driving force of social change, addressing such issues as gender, race, migration, climate, globalisation and marginalisation. This unit will trace the development of European cinema from its earliest masterpieces through to the thought-provoking films of today. You will be introduced to a range of films from countries including France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain.

Areas of study: European languages

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Recognise key movements in European cinema;
2. Discuss issues in contemporary European cinema;
3. Apply relevant cinema and cultural studies concepts to the study of European cinema;
4. Formulate, structure and write a scholarly analysis of European films and documentaries;
5. Collaborate on a film festival project to promote European cinema.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.