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ENGL 2049 - Contemporary Australian Culture

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

This course introduces students to debates in and about contemporary Australian culture. It will examine a variety of material including literature, film, essays and some material signs of Australian culture. The course will focus on the ways that 'Australianness' and 'the nation' have been conceptualised in recent debates, and the ways in which various understandings of Australia are represented in contemporary culture.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENGL 2049
    Course Contemporary Australian Culture
    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 Familiarity with the reading & analysis of literary texts equivalent to Level I English standard
    Assessment 500 word assignment 10%; seminar presentation 10%; 2,000 word seminar paper 30%; exam 40%; participation 10%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Philip Butterss

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Analyse a range of examples of contemporary Australian culture in relation to key debates in literary studies, film studies, and Australian studies

    2. Undertake independent research and textual analysis in the fields of Australian literary studies, Australian film studies, and Australian studies

    3. Prepare coherently and logically argued written material based on effective use of evidence.

    4. Collaborate effectively with peers in discussing contemporary Australian culture
    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. 1,2,3,4
    The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3
    An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,2,3,4
    Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 4
    A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1,2,3,4
    A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,2,4
    A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 1,2,3,4
    An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1,2,3,4
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Provisional required resources:

    Contemporary Australian Culture Reader (Image and Copy Centre)
    Peter Carey, True History of the Kelly Gang (Unibooks)
    Rohan Wilson, The Roving Party (Unibooks)
    Amy Matthews, End of the Night Girl (Unibooks)
    Poetry and Short Stories (printed in the Reader)
    English and Creative Writing Handbook (MyUni)

    Films: Lantana, Australia, and The Sapphires. DVDs of the three films are available from the Reserve Collection in the Barr Smith Library.
    Recommended Resources

    See MyUni

    Online Learning
    All course information is available on MyUni, including audio streaming of lectures, powerpoints or lecture notes, assessment topics, and announcements. Please check your student email frequently, as the course convenor will, at times, use this address to communicate with you.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes
    Lectures will begin to interpret and analyse contemporary Australian culture, and will begin to discuss and evaluate critical commentary on contemporary Australian culture. Seminars are a more informal opportunity for students to continue this interpretation, analysis, discussion and evaluation through oral presentation and group discussion. In this course the seminar group as a whole will take an active role in shaping the teaching and learning
    Workload

    The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

    Students will commit to the equivalent of 156 hours per semester to study this course.
    Learning Activities Summary

    Learning activities will be based on lectures and seminars. The timetable will be available from MyUni well before semester commences.

    Small Group Discovery Experience
    The small group discovery experience will be developed in seminars
  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary
    Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome
    500 word assignment Formative and Summative 10% 1, 2, 3
    Seminar presentation Formative and Summative 10% 1, 2, 4
    2000 word seminar essay Formative and Summative 30% 1, 2, 3
    Seminar attendance and participation Formative and Summative 10% 1, 2, 4
    Take-home exam Summative 40% 1, 2, 3
    Assessment Related Requirements
    Attendance at seminars is a compulsory requirement of this course. Students must complete all written work to pass this course. Penalties apply for late work.
    Assessment Detail

    Assessment details will be available from MyUni

    Submission

    Instructions about submission for each assessment task will be available from MyUni

    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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