CN1012 - The Land and its Legends in Australian Cinema
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2007 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | Discipline of Modern Languages |
The portrayal of Australia outside its cities, by a study of the land and its inhabitants as shown in feature films made about Australia, both by Australians and others.
Learning Outcomes
- to demonstrate and give experience in a thematic study of an aspect of cinema;
- to develop an awareness of filmic techniques for transmitting meaning;
- to gain insights into the cinemas reflecting and shaping aspects of the Australian identity.
Graduate Qualities
- The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- The ability to use and interpret different media;
- The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
- A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 30-Mar-2007 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Christopher Mann. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (30%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (50%). |
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