ENGL 2048 - Adaptation
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENGL 2048 Course Adaptation 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 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study Assumed Knowledge 3 units of Level I English, ENGL 1105 Assessment participation, research-based seminar presentation, essay, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Joy McEntee
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will have demonstrated their ability to:- Engage with, crtically analyse and evaluate a range of texts and films
- Engage with, crtically analyse and evaluate a range of secondary sources
- Consider, analyse, evaluate and respond constructively to an array of unfamiliar theoretical perspectives, applying them as appropriate
- Develop and conduct independent and/or team research projects on issues in literature / film adaptation
- Write analytically and critically about key course issues in a variety of genres appropriate to the discipline
- Work autonomously and/or in teams to lead oral discussions based on research, analysis, synthesis and high-level evaluation
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. 1-6 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1-6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4,6 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1-6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 3-6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4,6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Provisional.
Prescribed texts:
Highsmith, Patricia. The Talented Mr Ripley
King, Stephen. The Shining
McCarthy, Cormac. No Country for Old Men
Nolan, Jonathan. “Memento Mori.” (To be supplied through Digital Resources Management Centre).
Prescribed Films:
Take careful note of director & date. Remakes can cause confusion.
Memento (Dir. Christopher Nolan, 2000).
The Shining (Stanley Kubrick, 1980)
The Talented Mr Ripley (Anthony Minghella, 1999)
No Country for Old Men (Joel and Ethan Coen, 2007)
Recommended Resources
To be announced.
Recommended resources will be made available through Digital Resources Management Centre / MyUni as appropriate.Online Learning
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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.
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, including team tasks.Specific Course Requirements
Due to Ratings legislation, students must be over 18 years of age.
For copyright reasons, this course is not available for non-degree enrolment.
It is strongly recommended that students complete Film Studies 1 and Introduction to English: Ideas of the Real before enrolling in this course.Small Group Discovery Experience
Provisional. The small group discovery experience may be developed in contact with the course convenor through lectures in weeks 3 and 11, as well as through student led discussions in face-to-face seminars throughout the semester. The small group discovery experience 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.
Task Weighting Course Learning Objective Online journal entries / blog posts 10% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Lead seminar discussion 10% 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Essay 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Take-home exam 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Participation 10% 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Assessment Related Requirements
Students must attempt all assessment requirements / all assessment items in order to pass the course.
Other assessment-related requirements will be ablt to be found in the Department of English and Creative Writing Policies and Procedures Handbook, and the Adaptation Course Guide.Assessment Detail
Provisional.
Online journal entries / blog posts: students will respond to readings and research questions as directed. Students may also use journal entries or blog posts to prepare to lead seminar discussion and to reflect on discussion.
Lead seminar discussion: once during the semester, each student will be required to prepare to lead seminar discussion. The discussion questions will be prepared in advance in consultation with a team of classmates, and will be based on research.
Essay: Students will write an analytic, research essay on a given instance of adaptation (a text/film pair). Questions will be supplied early in the semester.
Take-home exam. Students will write two analytic, research essays on two instances of adaptation (two text/film pairs; one pair each essay). Questions will be supplied during the exams period.
Participation. Participation marks may be based on quizzes among other measures of preparedness for seminar discussion.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 Department of English and Creative Writing Policies and Procedures Handbook.
Provisionally and for example, submission formats may include: leading seminar discussions in class; online submission of written or other work; hard copy submission of written work to a prescribed place; completing a quiz, or sitting a conventional or a take-home 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 .
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Student Feedback
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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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