EUROPEAN 300 : Screening Europe

Arts

2020 Semester Two (1205) (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 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 identity in a larger sense would 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.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II Restriction: EUROPEAN 200

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Arts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Relate individual and groups of films to important issues in European Cinema. (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3)
  2. Demonstrate good knowledge of how aesthetics (film form and style) constructs meaning in European cinema. (Capability 1.1 and 1.2)
  3. Communicate in a theoretically informed, engaging and persuasive manner, personal interpretations and arguments across films, in order to illuminate key issues in European cinema. (Capability 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2)
  4. Research films, filmmakers and theoretical constructs effectively, in order to support analysis and arguments. (Capability 2.3 and 3.2)
  5. Compare and contrast films, in terms of their socio-cultural and ideological significance, their relationships to industrial, historical and socio-cultural practices, and theoretical concepts. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3)
  6. Relate course content to other courses (on Europe and/or Cinema) and to one's personal and social situation. (Capability 1.2, 1.3, 6.2 and 6.3)
  7. Work individually and collectively, with classmates, to develop understanding and openness, and to refine, exchange and present ideas. (Capability 2.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 6.3)
  8. Reflect honestly and constructively on one’s own performance and the performance of others. (Capability 5.1, 5.2 and 6.3)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Coursework 100% Group & Individual Coursework

Next offered

Semester 2, 2022

Learning Resources

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

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.

Digital 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.

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 against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

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 at 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.

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.

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 you may be asked to submit your 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. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 09/01/2020 02:23 p.m.