Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Emilio Lomonaco
Contact via emilio.lomonaco@mq.edu.au
W6A 204
Monday 2 pm - 3pm; Wednesday 2 pm - 3pm
Ulrike Garde
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
12cp
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit is a team-taught study of contemporary Europe through cinema. It introduces students to the art of film criticism by studying a broad range of films that illustrate a period of intense social, political and cultural change. Students develop an understanding of how cultural productions such as cinema contribute to the creation of national identity as well as gaining insights into the major developments in European film, cinematic techniques and directors.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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tutorial participation | 10% | No | ongoing |
discussion | 20% | No | ongoing |
review | 30% | No | Fri 5 September, 4pm |
essay | 40% | No | Fri 21 Nov. 4pm |
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Students discuss the film and lecture for the week and show good attendance
Due: ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Students respond to and demonstrate engagement with a weekly reading
Due: Fri 5 September, 4pm
Weighting: 30%
Students write a critique of one film, (in essay form, with all references cited, etc.), demonstrating understanding of film analytical skills 1000 words
Due: Fri 21 Nov. 4pm
Weighting: 40%
Students answer one question from a list of options, drawing comparisons between two of the set films, their themes and implications.2000 words
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Seminar |
Wed 09:00-11:00
Room: W5C 312 |
Film viewings: Students need to view films before each class in their own study time. Copies of the films are available on reserve to be viewed in the library. There are also screenings in the International Studies Resource Room (W6A209 — at the end of the corridor). For current updates, lectures times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetables website: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au.
Required texts
Copies of the films for self-study are available from the department and in the library. Most of the films are also widely available commercially and can be hired from video stores with good international film sections.
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This unit has an online presence. Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/ Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
SEMESTER OVERVIEW and LECTURERS
WEEK 1
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Introduction to the course and European cinema Lecturer: Emilio Lomonaco
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WEEK 2
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The Spanish Apartment (L’auberge espagnole, dir. Cédric Klapisch, 2002) Lecturer: Emilio Lomonaco |
WEEK 3
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Brother (Brat, dir. Aleksei Balabanov, 1997) Lecturer: Tatiana Oitzinger |
WEEK 4
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Kebab Connection (dir. Anno Saul, 2004) Lecturer: Emilio Lomonaco |
WEEK 5
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All About My Mother (Todo sobre mi madre, dir. Pedro Almodovar, 1999) Lecturer: A/Professor Estela Valverde |
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Due Friday 5 September, 4:00pm: Film Review
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WEEK 6
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Hidden (Caché, dir. Michael Haneke, 2005) Lecturer: Dr Brigitte Jandey
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WEEK 7
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The Lives of Others (Das Leben der Anderen, dir. Florian Henkel von Donnersmark, 2006) Lecturer: Dr Brangwen Stone |
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RECESS
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WEEK 8 |
La dolce vita (Federico Fellini, 1960), retrospective. Lecturer: Emilio Lomonaco
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WEEK 9
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The Dreamers (dir. Bernardo Bertolucci, 2003) Lecturer: Emilio Lomonaco
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WEEK 10
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Caterina in the Big City (Caterina va in città, dir. Paolo Virzì, 2003) Lecturer: Emilio Lomonaco |
WEEK 11
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A Touch of Spice (Politki Kouzima, dir. Tassos Boulmetis, 2003) Lecturer: Dr Elizabeth Kefallinos
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WEEK 12
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Welcome (dir. Philippe Lioret, 2009) Lecturer: Emilio Lomonaco |
WEEK 13
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One Day in Europe (dir. Hannes Stöhr, 2005) Lecturer: Emilio Lomonaco |
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Due Friday, 21 November, 4:00pm: Final essay
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Lecturers
Name: Phone: Email: Office:
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Dr Brangwen Stone TBA TBA
Dr Brigitte Jandey |
Phone: |
+61 2 9850 7029 |
Email: Office: |
W6A 202 |
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Name: |
Dr Elizabeth Kefallinos |
Phone: |
+61 2 9850 7031 |
Email: |
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Office: |
W6A 216 |
Name: Phone: Email: Office:
Name: Phone: Email: Office:
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A/Professor Estela Valverde Phone: + 61 2 9850 6882 Office: W6A 203
Tatiana Oitzinger +61 2 9850 7050 W6A 333
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