Screening Europe: Image and Identity (EURO30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
A team-taught study of European cinema during a period of intense political and social change. Students who complete this subject should be familiar with some of the major developments in cinematic representation in Europe from the early 20th century to the present. They should be able to relate the films studied to their national and European cultural and historical context.
Note: This subject is taught in English.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to engage critically and at an advanced level with a number of different national and comparative perspectives on European Cinema, Europe’s nation-states and Europe as a whole;
- be able to communicate knowledge effectively about Europe’s present, its past and its traditions in polished oral and sophisticated written assignments;
- have developed advanced research skills in the disciplines of film studies and cultural studies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a respect for ethical values;
- have acquired comprehensive critical insights through their engagement with Europe that prepare them for becoming good global citizens.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry and familiarisation with research methods;
- have developed critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the strength of arguments;
- be able to think in theoretical and analytical terms through lectures, tutorial discussion, essay writing and engagement in the methodologies of the humanities and social sciences;
- have developed an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and international awareness/openness to the world, through the contextualisation of judgements and knowledge, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and new aspects of European culture, and by formulating arguments;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations;
- have developed written communication through essay and assignment preparation and writing;
- have developed public speaking and confidence in self-expression through tutorial participation and class presentations;
- be able to demonstrate attention to detail through close reading and textual analysis, essay preparation and writing;
- have developed time management and planning through managing and organizing workloads for required and recommended reading, essay and assignment completion.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EURO20005 | Screening Europe: Image and Identity | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1000 word written film analysis due mid-semester [30%]
- A ten-minute (1000 word) in-class oral presentation during semester [30%]
- A 2000 word critical and analytical essay due at the end of semester [40%]
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass the subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Minor European Studies Major German Studies Major Italian Studies Major Spanish and Latin American Studies Specialisation (formal) Spanish and Latin American Studies Specialisation (formal) French Studies Major French Studies Specialisation (formal) Italian Studies Major Russian Studies Specialisation (formal) Russian Studies Informal specialisation Spanish and Latin American Studies Informal specialisation Russian Studies Informal specialisation Italian Studies Informal specialisation French Studies Informal specialisation German Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 14 March 2025