Greek Theatre, Film and Music in the 20th Century - GREK2502
 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  Modern Greek Studies (School of Languages and Linguistics)
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
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
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Examines Greek theatre, cinema and music from the beginning of last century to the present. Analyses representative textual and audiovisual material representing the pastoral, folk, and urban modern and postmodern theatre, including demotic, symphonic, folk, pop and rock music as well as popular film productions since the 60s. Considers processes of cultural continuity and transformation with an emphasis on creative interpretation.


Learning Outcomes


In completing this course, students willl be able to:
  • Relate audiovisual and literary material to major events of Greek political history in the twentieth century
  • Locate major social issues related to ethnicity, gender, class and family dynamics
  • Understand ways in which the ancient past is incorporated in modern Greek art
  • Demonstrate and evaluate performance and creative writing skills.

Assessment


  • Essay (1000 words) - 30%
  • Journal - 20%
  • Video/DVD comprehension - 10%
  • Oral presentation - 10%
  • Participation - 20%
  • Final exam - 10%