EUROPEAN 200 : Screening Europe

Arts

2024 Semester Two (1245) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Europe's rich and distinctive film tradition provides an opportunity to examine issues of contemporary Europe and its individual nations. This course examines the sources, complexities and resonances of a number of European films and the ways in which they refer, directly or obliquely, to historical, social and political issues around the concept of Europe. The films shown will all be subtitled.

Course Overview

 The identities of European national cinemas, like the identities of European nations themselves, have always been complex, interrelated and effervescent, never more so than today when filmmakers join artists, scholars and political leaders in the debate over whether these individual entities add up to something distinctly "European." Over the course of the semester we will watch and discuss ten main films to explore what "European" cinema might be, if indeed such a thing can be said to exist, and/or what the relationship of this hypothetical institution to European history and identity in a larger sense might be. In addition, we will approach the films as works worthy in themselves of attention. Offering a general history and survey of European cinema production, distribution and exhibition along with detailed critical analysis of specific films and directors, this course is intended to give students new tools for thinking critically about Europe identity and cinema. Europe’s rich and distinctive film tradition provides an opportunity to examine issues of contemporary Europe and its individual nations. This course examines the sources, complexities and resonances of a number of European films and the ways in which they refer, directly or obliquely, to historical, social and political issues around the concept of Europe. All films shown are subtitled.

In addition to recorded lectures, weekly seminars provide students with opportunities to work together in order to refine and extend knowledge via group discussion. Regular and varied assessments encourage and reward active engagement with course content (films, lectures, seminars and readings), with teaching staff and each other, to develop a broad range of transferable skills: written and oral competency; working individually and collaboratively, in small groups; providing and receiving constructive feedback; meeting deadlines, as well as research and analysis. All students will have opportunities to peer review Stage 3 oral presentations.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 30 points passed in BA or BGlobalSt courses Restriction: EUROPEAN 300

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Arts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Relate individual films to important issues in European Cinema. (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
  2. Demonstrate sound basic knowledge of how aesthetics (film form and style) constructs meaning in European cinema. (Capability 3 and 4)
  3. Communicate in an engaging and persuasive manner, personal interpretations and arguments on individual films, in order to illuminate key issues in European cinema. (Capability 6, 7 and 8)
  4. Research films and filmmakers effectively, in order to support analysis and arguments. (Capability 3, 4 and 5)
  5. Understand films, in terms of their socio-cultural and ideological significance, their relationships to industrial, historical and socio-cultural practices, and theoretical concepts. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)
  6. Relate course content to other courses (on Europe and/or Cinema) and to one's personal and social situation. (Capability 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8)
  7. Work individually and collectively, with classmates, to develop understanding and openness, and to refine, exchange and present ideas. (Capability 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)
  8. Reflect honestly and constructively on one’s own performance and the performance of others. (Capability 4, 6 and 8)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Coursework 100% Individual Coursework

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15-point course and students are expected to spend a total of 140-150 involved in each 15-point course that they are enrolled in.
There is no final exam so students should devote to it 10-12 hours per week over the 12-week semester and mid-semester break. Time will be divided been 3 hours of lectures and seminar and approx 6 hours viewing, reading and/or class assignments per-week, and a total of approx. 40 hours on essays, presentations and tests.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This course is available for students studying on Campus and remotely, for students requiring this option in 2022.

All timetabled lectures will be recorded and available via Canvas.

Attendance is required at scheduled tutorials / seminars / discussion classes to receive credit for some components of the course.

The course includes an on-line tutorial / seminar / discussion class stream.

Due to their interactive nature, tutorial sessions will not be available as recordings.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

 No required text. Course readings are provided. All films are available from the General Library in original version with English subtitles.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Following student feedback from previous years, a number of changes have been made to student workload and assessment details. For example, more time has been given for students to complete short assignments and the total number of written assessments required has been reduced.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information, look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894, which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 18/10/2023 02:43 p.m.