Arts

HMJ340

2010  HMJ340  The Film, the Text and Japan

Unit Level: Advanced

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HMJ340 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit allows students to examine a selection of well-known Japanese narratives and how these have been adapted for the screen. Attention is also given to the socio-historic background of narratives and the films. Classes will be in English and all material will be available in English translations or with English subtitles. Students with an appropriate level of Japanese can also access materials in that language.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 4 x 500 word reports (30%), 2,500 word essay (30%), 2-hr examination (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2-hr seminar weekly (13 wks), 1 film viewing per fortnight

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% at level 100 in POE R3A

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr B Hartley

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