Australia: State, Society, Cinema
ANTH 380
Spring 2008 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
FILM 380 |
State-supported Australian cinema has commanded the attention of audiences all over the world. This course explores the unique links between nation, history, and film in the context of Australian culture. It discusses national cultural aspects as well as a universal aesthetic horizon in the production, meaning, form, and style of Australian cinema. Emphasis will be placed on the indigenous (aboriginal) communities in Australian society. Films will include (subject to availability) Dr. George Miller's THE ROAD WARRIOR, Fred Schepisi's CHANT OF JIMMY BLACKSMITH, Peter Weir's PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK and THE LAST WAVE, Philip Noyce's RABBIT PROOF FENCE, and Tracy Moffat's NIGHT CRIES and BEDEVILLED. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS ANTH |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
McFarlane and Mayer, 1992 NEW AUSTRALIAN CINEMA (Oxford University Press)
Ward, 1980, THE AUSTRALIAN LEGEND (Oxford University Press)
Blainey O'Reagan, 1997, AUSTRALIAN CINEMA (Routledge)
Horn, THE LUCKY COUNTRY (1) and DEATH OF THE LUCKY COUNTRY (2)
ed. Murray, 1994, AUSTRALIAN CINEMA (Australian Film Institute)
Turner, 1994, MAKING IT NATIONAL (Allen and Unwin)
Clark, SHORT HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short papers, discussions, longer take home project. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
At least one social science and/or film course prior to taking ANTH380. Laboratory fee $45. Screening every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at CFA. |
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