Eurovisions (EURO10002)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject introduces students to Europe through the prism of its biggest annual media extravaganza, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). This pan-European event attracts more than 40 participating countries and hundreds of millions of viewers around the world. The ESC offers a rich site for exploring many issues at the core of Europe today: the expansion of the European Union, the integration of Europe as well as the ‘nation branding’ of new participating states. Through a series of case studies, this subject will examine a range of dimensions of Europe, including language, culture, diversity, the national and the transnational, as well as issues of gender and sexuality.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • have acquired an in-depth knowledge of the history and development of Europe through the prism of the Eurovision Song contest;
  • have developed a critical appreciation of how issues such as the integration of Europe and the nation branding of states are reflected in the Eurovision Song Contest;
  • have acquired the ability to communicate effectively about issues relating to the Eurovision Song Contest;
  • have acquired critical thinking and analytical skills.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have developed effective public speaking and written communication skills;
  • have acquired critical thinking and analytical skills;
  • have acquired an understanding of cultural, linguistic, national and transnational contexts;
  • have developed an international awareness and openness to the world;
  • have developed effective time management and planning skills.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

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

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A class presentation (equal to 1000 words)

  • 10 minutes
During the teaching period25%

1 in-class test

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Week 825%

1 research essay

  • 2000 words
During the examination period50%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of work must be submitted to pass this subject.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorAlison Lewis
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours30 hours: 1 x 1 .5 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    Semester 2 contact information

    j.hajek@unimelb.edu.au

    lewisa@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025