ANY2170

Visualising Cultures: Film and Ethnography (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Brett Hough

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students in this subject can expect to: 1. Become familiar with a range of ethnographic films. 2. Further their understanding of issues involved in the politics of representation. 3. Situate ethnographic film in relation to both a written tradition of ethnography and other filmed products. 4. Develop their capacity to apply theories 'visually' as well as 'textually'. 5. Improve written and oral skills in presenting, discussing and evaluating ideas and issues in anthropology by studying particular films in some detail.

Assessment: Tutorial participation: 10% + Three film reviews (500 words each): 30% + One critical essay (2000 words): 40% + Examination (1 hour): 20%

Contact Hours: 4 hours (1 x 2 hour film screening, 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: Appropriate first-year ANY sequence or by permission

Prohibitions: COS2170 & ANY3170