ENGL 374

Fall 2014 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Aug 25-Dec 10

Anglophone World Cinema

Credit: 3 hours.

Course systematically addresses cinema movements and films of different periods, genres, themes and styles produced in one or two Anglophone countries other than the U.S. (e.g., Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, and regions with Anglophone film movements or strands like South Asia and the Caribbean). Topics could include cinema in relation to relevant distinctive national and cultural histories, local audiences and production circumstances, and the challenges of international distribution in light of Hollywood's global dominance. Meets for 110 minutes twice a week, with some class time devoted to film screenings (not always on same day) and some longer feature films scheduled in required out-of-class screenings announced well in advance.

May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours in separate terms if topics vary.

Sophomore or higher standing.

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ENGL 374 class schedule data for fall 2014
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	61944	Lecture-Discussion	S	2:00PM -3:50PM	TR	English Building	Camargo, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/14-12/10/14 Section Title: Australian Cinema 1970-present Section Info: Topic Section S: The Films of Oz: Australian Cinema 1970-Present Welcome to Australia: a place of diverse cultures, landscapes, and imaginations. While Australians are like us in many ways, their history and culture have led to some unusual developments. For example, consider these words: Ockers, Larrikans, and Bushrangers. Aborigines. The Outback. Uluru. Walkabout. Billabongs and digeridoos. Speaking ?Strine.? All perfectly understandable to them, and, after this course, to you, too. As a country and as a film industry, Australia has had to carve out a national identity, first in relation to England, and then in relation to the 800-pound gorilla of the film world: Hollywood. Through our examination of a selection of Australian films, some that you will have heard of and perhaps even seen, and others that are likely to be new to you, we will try to discover what Australians themselves see as essential about Australian identity; how they represent race, gender, and class; how they define themselves in relation to the geography of their country; how they try to integrate diverse cultures into the fabric of their nation; and how they have tried to express all this through the medium of cinema. While previous coursework in cinema studies is a plus, it is not a prerequisite for enrollment in this course. Evaluated work will include four medium-length papers and active participation in class discussion, including an oral report here and there. Restriction(s): Restricted to students with Sophomore, Junior, or Senior class standing.