EUST 2116 - Europe on Screen: Nation, History, and Ideology

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024

Co-taught in English by faculty members in the Department of European Languages and Linguistics (DELL), this course will introduce you to a range of films produced in Europe over the course of the twentieth century and to the approaches we can use to analyse them. You will explore the major film movements that developed during this period. You will also analyse films from the three European languages taught in DELL: French, Spanish, and German. You will explore how language, geographical barriers, and historical/political contexts influence national film production in Europe and discover the ongoing vitality of popular European cinema. In all cases, you will look closely at some of the genres and stars that have emerged in specific national contexts and examine the formal characteristics of a range of films from across the continent.

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Course Details

Course Code	EUST 2116
Course	Europe on Screen: Nation, History, and Ideology
Coordinating Unit	European Languages, and Linguistics
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	6 units of level I undergraduate study
Assessment	online quizzes x 4, Essay, Take-home exam.

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Ben McCann

Course Timetable

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

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Analyse a range of European films and communicate ideas about them with accuracy and sophistication.
2	Demonstrate a knowledge of key concepts, theories and critical approaches to the study of European film.
3	Utilise a broadly interdisciplinary approach to demonstrate an understanding of European film and its role in society.
4	Read and interpret film criticism and apply it within an academic argument.
5	Use contemporary technologies relevant to the completion of assessment tasks.

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)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	3,4
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	4,5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	5
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1,2,3

Learning Resources

Required Resources

You will watch 12 films from different parts of Europe over the course of the semester. Films to be studied will be published in February 2024, shortly before the start of semester.

Films can be accessed via Kanopy, Stan, iTunes, Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube or other streaming services.

Some films will be screened in class at strategic points in the semester and periodically 'paused' to assist discussion and feedback.

There is no textbook required for this course: all required and optional course readings will be made available through Canvas before the start of the course.

Recommended Resources

Recommended resources will be published on MyUni.

Online Learning

This course will use MyUni, Echo360 and other resources to be announced.

Learning & Teaching Modes

All teaching in this course will be face-to-face.
Extra electronic and online resources will also be provided that students may use to supplement their learning.

Workload

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

Workload - structured learning	Total hours
12 x 2 hour screenings	24
12 x 2 hour seminars	24
TOTAL	48
Workload - self-directed learning	Total hours
5 hours reading per week	60
2 hours lecture preparation per week	24
2 hours assignment preparation per week	24
TOTAL	108
GRAND TOTAL	156

Learning Activities Summary

Classes will comprise a mixture of screenings, mini-lectures, small group activities and writing workshops. For the detailed work schedule, see the Course Booklet (available on MyUni to enrolled students).

Specific Course Requirements

Students are expected to watch the films, read the texts set for the given weeks in advance and prepare their answers to any set questions.

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

Assessment task	Task type	Weighting	Course Learning Outcomes
Online quizzes	Summative and formative	20%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Essay	Summativeand formative	30%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Take home exam	Summative	50%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Assessment Related Requirements

All assessment must be completed in order to pass the course.

Assessment Detail

Assessment	Description	Weighting
Online quizzes (4)	Students complete 4 quizzes on learning of key terms and concepts over the course of the semester. Quizzes 1 and 2 will take place before the census date in order for students to get targeted feedback and appropriate guidance.	20%
Essay	Students will choose from a range of questions and will complete an analytic, argumentative essay in relation to material taught in from Weeks 1-8 of the course.	30%
Take home exam	Students will complete a take home exam (an analytic, argumentative essay) on the Weeks 9-12 of the course. This will be released at the start of Week 12 and is due before the end of Swot Week (a two week window in which students can work).	50%

Submission

Electronically via 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 Access Adelaide.

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