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 Nightlife and the Metropolis: Moulin Rouge to Rave - HIST2751
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Contact: Field,Andrew
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Session Offered: See Class Timetable
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
  

Description

Traces the unfolding of a global culture of nightlife in the twentieth century, thus providing a window into modern urban cultural history. Examines how nightlife spaces created new forms of sociability, fashionability, sexuality, and identity for modern urbanites. Other influences on the growth and spread of nightlife include imperialism, colonialism, and war; advances in media technologies such as radio, film, television, and recording; and the role of criminal organisations and narcotics in building modern nightlife industries. Emphasises East Asian cities such as Tokyo and Shanghai.

Learning Outcomes

Students will sharpen their analytical, writing and communication skills through a combination of tutorial exercises and essays, as well as in preparation for exams. Specifically, students will learn more about the history of modern Europe, the United States, China and Japan through the unique and fascination lens of nightlife in four major world cities.

Assessment

  • Minor essays (3) - 10% OR Research paper - 30%
  • Mid-term test - 25%
  • In-class end-of-session test - 25%
  • Tutorial participation - 10%
  • Tutorial exercises - 10%

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