EUST 1000 - Modern Imagination in Europe

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015

This course introduces students to the expression of the modern condition in major nineteenth- and twentieth-century works of European prose, poetry, and the visual arts. Each of the works/artistic movements is representative, in both its form and content, of the modern predicament. We will explore such themes as realism, nihilism, absurdism, the boredom and alienation of urban life, fascism, the Holocaust, existentialism and new modes of representation. In the visual arts, we will be looking at movements such as French impressionism, German expressionism, cubism and abstractionism, and New Wave cinema. We will be reading classic works such as Camus's The Outsider, Flaubert's Madame Bovary and Kafka's The Trial. In poetry, we will be studying Baudelaire's Flowers of Evil, and a selection of Surrealist poems.

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Course Details

Course Code	EUST 1000
Course	Modern Imagination in Europe
Coordinating Unit	French Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	1000 word essay (20%), 1200 word essay (25%), class quizzes (10%), class presentation (10%), 2 hour examination (35%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Emeritus Professor John West-Sooby

Course coordinator: Professor John West-Sooby

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On the completion of the Modern Imagination in Europe, students will be able to:
1. understand and appreciate some of the key ideas and artistic, literary and philosophical movements coming out of Europe that guided the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
2. analyse texts, films and other artistic productions, and communicate information, ideas and arguments about them with more accuracy, coherence and sophistication, in both spoken and written modes, using a range of appropriate technologies and resources
3. locate and evaluate a variety of sources to further their own understanding of European culture
4. organise and analyse information appropriate to the study of European culture
5. work both independently and in collaboration with others in the exploration, generation and presentation of ideas and information, and contribute productively and in a timely manner to group-based outcomes
6.develop a commitment to the rigorous application of scholarly principles in the exploration of questions relating to the cultural productions of Europe
7. work independently to improve their knowledge and understanding of the societies and cultural productions of Europe

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1, 2
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	3, 4
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	5
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	5
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	2
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	7
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	6

Learning & Teaching Modes

1 lecture and 1 x 2-hour seminar per week.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 lecture per week 12 hours per semester

1 x 2-hour seminar per week 24 hours per semester

3-6 hours reading per week 36-72 hours per semester

Assignment preparation 36 hours per semester

TOTAL WORKLOAD 144 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Topics/texts will be introduced in the lecture. The seminar will provide the opportunity for discussion and debate.
See the Course Booklet, available through MyUni to students enrolled in the course, for a detailed schedule of topics to be covered.

Specific Course Requirements

Attendance at seminars is essential.

Small Group Discovery Experience

Seminars will regularly require students to discuss particular problems/issues in small groups and report on their findings.

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Assessment Summary

Assessment will comprise: essays, short quizzes on lectures, class presentations, final examination (2 hours). See the Course Booklet, available through MyUni to students enrolled in the course, for further detail.

Assessment Detail

See the Course Booklet, available through MyUni to students enrolled in the course, for a detailed presentation of the assessment procedures for the course.

Submission

Assignments (essays) to be submitted on-line. More detail will be provided in class and in the Course Booklet.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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