Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

NB: Information in this Unit Outline is subject to change prior to commencement of semester

The unit seeks to give you a basis for considering the ways in which cultural productions take place. Given the increasing discussion of importance of popular culture in contemporary society, the unit addresses the sites of such discussions and the changing status of popular culture.

Aims

This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of the term 'popular culture' and to consider a range of cultural productions that have engaged with this term. You will consider a range of popular culture theories and a number of texts in relation to those ideas. You will gain an understanding of the position of popular culture within cultural studies discourse.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you would be able to:
1. recognise the theoretical language of popular culture studies
2. deploy some theoretical ideas in relation to popular culture texts
3. appreciate the wide ranging production of popular culture and the influence on contemporary cultural formations.

Content

You will consider a range of texts and genres in this unit. The unit begins with an early twentieth century example of a popular text and includes travel, crime, romance, and cross-generic forms. The unit acknowledges the re-visiting of earlier cultural practices (mythology/medievalism in Tolkien).

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

This unit is based on a lecture/tutorial format. Although guest lecturers deliver some material there is a continuing and focused development of ideas about popular culture throughout the unit. The ideas discussed in lectures are expanded in tutorial workshops. You are expected to attend all classes from weeks 1-13 and show evidence, in your reflective journal, of having read the articles in CMD on blackboard. Reading of the set texts is mandatory. Students should expect to be assessed on any of the works on the reading list.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access the Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
You will receive formative feedback on your progress in this unit during tutorials and discussions throughout the semester. Weight 0%

Assessment name: Reflective Journal
Description: (Summative and Formative) Reflective Journal with weekly short written responses of set questions.
Relates to objectives: 1 2 & 3
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Late-Semester

Assessment name: Formal essay/creative chc pce
Description: (Summative) Major research essay 2000 words Formal essay or creative choice piece.
Relates to objectives: 2 & 3
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Late-Semester

Assessment name: Exam
Description: (Summative) Short essay format.
Relates to objectives: 1 & 2
Weight: 30%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End-Semester

Academic Honesty

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A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

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Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 02-Apr-2013