HST212 Film and History (8)
AbstractThis subject examines the ways in which films shape the collective memory. Students will consider movies' portrayal of political and social change, war and society, class, race, ethnicity and gender, and national identity. Close attention will be given to the historical contexts in which films were produced. The subject also examines the nature and value of movies as historical sources. A range of significant films from Europe, America, Australia and the Third World will be viewed.
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Session 2 | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HST212
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate their familiarity with ways in which historians approach the study of movies - Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of film's relation to history - Be able to demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret evidence drawn from a range of sources - Be able to demonstrate enhanced skills of critical thinking and expression |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Film and history
The silent era
Film and the world wars
The totalitarian era and film
The Cold War and film
Film and crime from Film Noir to the 1990s
The supernatural and religion in film
The French New Wave
Hollywood's new 'Golden Age': the 1970s
The Vietnam War and film
Film and the question of Australian national identity: the 1970s and 1980s
Third World cinema
European cinema: film and political transformation |
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.