Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit studies a range of national and transnational cinemas from Western and non-Western contexts. It examines the significance of cinema as an art form, cultural medium and creative element in local, national and transnational narrative flows, formations and histories. Thus students consider how cinematic practices destabilise the traditional West verses non-West binary, and how they continue to transform creative-cultural maps and borders.
As a Level 3 unit, this unit builds on the foundations laid in Level 1 and 2 units, by extending students' engagement with a more specialised field in film and cultural studies, while encouraging the advanced practice of analytical and interpretative skills. As is appropriate for a Level 3 unit, the texts and issues studied provide for more independent, guided study and research-based assessment. Students are expected to demonstrate high-level critical engagement with primary and secondary material, in both oral and written forms.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) identify key theories pertaining to national and transnational cinema cultures; (2) examine both historical and contemporary perspectives, focusing not only on the 'golden age' of national cinemas, but also on contemporary and regional production cultures; (3) understand the political, institutional and cultural contexts behind the production and reception of diverse cinemas; (4) express original arguments, together with research methodologies, approaches and findings, coherently and logically in oral and written formats; (5) undertake and present research in groups efficiently and creatively, and to offer and respond to feedback appropriately; (6) locate, assess and engage critically with research findings, both individually and in groups; (7) demonstrate an awareness of the importance of informing and challenging one's independent analyses and ideas with discriminating reading of imaginative, critical and theoretical texts; (8) apply, knowingly and appropriately, highly developed skills of textual analysis, critical reasoning, interpretation and research; (9) interpret texts from a range of cultural genres independently, confidently and appropriately through developed modes of close reading and writing that encourage personal and critically informed engagement and expression; and (10) apply developed skills in independent enquiry-based research, leading towards an informed understanding of, and ethical sensitivity towards, our diverse and globalised world in the context of advanced further studies and/or future career paths.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tutorial participation; (2) a major essay; and (3) a research task. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Tanya Dalziell and Dr Tony Hughes-d'Aeth
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- any Level 2 ENGL unit
- Contact hours
- 3 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.