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ENGL1040

Australian Popular Culture

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

The course introduces students to Australian cultural studies through consideration of constructions of Australian national identity in a broad range of popular cultural forms such as popular literature, film and television.

Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:
1) a critical understanding of the dynamic relationship between popular culture and ideologies of Australian national identity;
2) an in-depth knowledge of selected texts and case studies;
3) the ability to review and critique these texts and case studies; and
4) core skills in written and oral communication in textual and audio-visual media.
Content
Topics include:
* Key concepts and methods in Cultural Studies
* The myth of the bush
* Constructing the national type
* Diggers and heroes: the ANZAC legend on film
* Sex, romance and marriage in post-war women's magazines
* The Crocodile Dundee phenomenon:
* Women, Suburbia and Comedy:
* Multiculturalism and Teen Culture
* Popular Culture and the History Wars
* Popular representations of Aboriginality
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Modes of Delivery
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Written Assignment, 1,000 words (25%)
Written Assignment, 2,000 words (50%)

These will allow students to demonstrate a critical analysis of the materials studied.
Other: (please specify)
Students must submit all assessment items in order to complete the course.
Presentations - Group
Presentation: small group, 1,000 words (25%)

This will provide an opportunity for interactive exchange among class members on course topics.
Contact Hours
Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for ENGL1040