Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Notes

Synopsis

As for ATS2583

Objectives

Students successfully completing this subject will be able to understand:

1. The nature of historical film in its various forms.
2. The criteria for assessing the merits of historical film, and the ways film differs from other forms of historical representation.
3. The influence of film in the past and upon later historical understanding.
4. The role of historians in film-making.
5. The ways in which film can extend and challenge our understanding of history as a discourse.

Assessment

Film commentary (1000 words): 25%
Long essay (2500 words): 40%
Test (1000 words): 25%
Tutorial participation: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Mia Treacy

Contact hours

3 hours a week, comprising of films, lectures and tutorials

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Jewish civilisation
History

Prerequisites

A first year sequence in History or permission

Prohibitions

ATS2583