Through the close analysis of selected Australian films, filmed plays and television productions, this subject examines the way that the various elements of medium, genre, structure and content are assembled to give such productions impact and meaning in the context of national culture. The subject considers each of the works as national, cultural statements and surveys changes and similarities in popular perspectives on Australian identity.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- introduction to the constructed nature of national identity through examination of landscape - introduction to the constructed nature of national identity through examination of immigration and Aboriginality - introduction to the constructed nature of national identity through examination of urban settings in Australian texts - critical analysis and comparison of the set films, plays and television productions.
