EL3049 - Conflict and Survival: Experiences of Modern War

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points:	06
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This block-mode subject addresses the literature of war and conflict throughout the twentieth century, from the first world war to Vietnam. Classes begin with a study of <i>The Iliad</i>, which provides a background and a basis for a study of modern experiences of conflict. The subject addresses its key themes from various points of view: European, American and Australian; male and female; participant and observer; regular soldier, conscript and victim.

Learning Outcomes

• a full and close understanding of the set texts;
• high-level critical and analytical skills, particularly with regard to the relations between literature and history;
• an understanding of the relations between cultural forms and artistic expression and the experience of social, cultural and personal trauma.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Prerequisites:

At least 9 units of level 2 English, or the permission of the Head of School

Availabilities
, , Study Period 7
Census Date 21-Jul-2006
Face to face teaching 12-Jul-2006 to 28-Jul-2006
Coord/Lect:	art-dar2.
Contact hours:	36 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (20%); (40%).

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.