EL2041 - The Avant-Garde in the Twentieth Century

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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Through a detailed study of imaginative and non-fictional texts in English and in translation as well as other artistic works such as painting, theatre, cinema and music, this subject explores the variety, complexity and cultural significance of 20th century avant-garde movements such as Experimental Modernism, Futurism, Expressionism, Cubism, Dada and Surrealism.

Learning Outcomes

• to acquire a broad knowledge of avant-garde movements and the cultural and historical contexts in which they developed;
• to acquire sound knowledge of the critical and theoretical issues relevant to avant-garde;
• to broaden and intensify the literary-critical skills and understanding attained by students at earlier levels, particularly where essay writing and extra-literary issues are concerned;
• to develop a comprehensive understanding of the set texts.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	Two EL subjects CU1112 may substitute for EL1010
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	EL3041

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	elsvt.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).
, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	elsvt.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
Assessment:	(40%); (60%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.