HST212 Film and History (8)

Abstract

This subject examines the ways in which films shape the collective memory. Students will consider movies' portrayal of political and social change, war and society, class, race, ethnicity and gender, and national identity. Close attention will be given to the historical contexts in which films were produced. The subject also examines the nature and value of movies as historical sources. A range of significant films from Europe, America, Australia and the Third World will be viewed.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
Internal	Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HST212
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate their familiarity with ways in which historians approach the study of movies
- Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of film's relation to history
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to assess and interpret evidence drawn from a range of sources
- Be able to demonstrate enhanced skills of critical thinking and expression

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Film and history The silent era Film and the world wars The totalitarian era and film The Cold War and film Film and crime from Film Noir to the 1990s The supernatural and religion in film The French New Wave Hollywood's new 'Golden Age': the 1970s The Vietnam War and film Film and the question of Australian national identity: the 1970s and 1980s Third World cinema European cinema: film and political transformation

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