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128110 VO Cultural Studies - MA M01 (2015S)

Australian Culture: Fiction and Film

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik

The aim of this lecture course is to provide an overview of important themes and aesthetic traditions in Australian literature and culture. It will begin with a historical description of the origins of Australia as a settler colony and comment on the controversial views on the interactions between the white settlers and the Aboriginal people (the original owners of the land).
Moodle

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 09.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 16.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 23.03. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 13.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 20.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 27.04. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 04.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 11.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 18.05. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 01.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 08.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 15.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Monday 22.06. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Assessment and permitted materials

Written final test.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Lectures by course leader, interspersed with discussions.

Reading list

Novel: David Malouf, Remembering Babylon
Novel: Gail Jones, Sorry
Film: Picnic at Hanging Rock
Film: Ten Canoes
Film: Jindabyne
Pilot episode for TV series: Home and Away

Further material and critical essays will be available on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 812, MA 844;
Code: MA 1;
Lehrinhalt: 12-5260

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