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<p>This unit uses literary, film, and other media texts to examine the forms and relationships of stories that are presented in more than one medium. Literary texts and film adaptations comprise the primary focus of study. Topics in the unit include key concepts and terminology relating to adaptation; adaptations relationship to the literary and film canons; the capacity for film adaptations to be read autonomously of their print sources; the intersection of adaptation with popular culture; and the cultural and historical contexts of literary texts and their adaptations. Textual examples to be examined include a prominent film adapted from less prominent works; diverse film adaptations of Shakespeare; cross-cultural adaptation; reflexivity in adaptation; and adaptation in a global context.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1.Reasons for adapting literature to film<br>
2.Fidelity and divergence<br>
3.Formal conventions of the literary and film mediums<br>
4.Intertextuality<br>
5.Self-reflexivity<br>
6.Authorship and the auteur<br>
7.Literary and film genres<br>
8.Historical, social and cultural contexts<br>
9.The literary and film canons<br>
10.Class, race and gender<br>
11.Post-literary adaptation</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit uses literary, film, and other media texts to examine the forms and relationships of stories that are presented in more than one medium. Literary texts and film adaptations comprise the primary focus of study. Topics in the unit include key concepts and terminology relating to adaptation; adaptations relationship to the literary and film canons; the capacity for film adaptations to be read autonomously of their print sources; the intersection of adaptation with popular culture; and the cultural and historical contexts of literary texts and their adaptations. Textual examples to be examined include a prominent film adapted from less prominent works; diverse film adaptations of Shakespeare; cross-cultural adaptation; reflexivity in adaptation; and adaptation in a global context.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1.Reasons for adapting literature to film<br> 2.Fidelity and divergence<br> 3.Formal conventions of the literary and film mediums<br> 4.Intertextuality<br> 5.Self-reflexivity<br> 6.Authorship and the auteur<br> 7.Literary and film genres<br> 8.Historical, social and cultural contexts<br> 9.The literary and film canons<br> 10.Class, race and gender<br> 11.Post-literary adaptation</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091523 - Literature
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/baxdc2106">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC1001" target="_blank">BATCC1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BATCC1002" target="_blank">BATCC1002</a>" / "FLMES1001" / "FLMES1002" / "LITCI1000" / "LITCI1001"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAXDC3106" target="_blank">BAXDC3106</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of literary works and their film adaptations;</p>
K2
<p>Appraise conceptual and theoretical approaches to adaptation;</p>
K3
<p>Recognise the limitations and possibilities of the literary and film mediums;</p>
K4
<p>Explore the diverse ways film adaptations engage with their literary sources.</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate critical viewing and reading practices;</p>
S2
<p>Evaluate literary and film texts in relation to one another;</p>
S3
<p>Analyse literary and film texts in relation to their cultural, historical, political and/or economic contexts;</p>
S4
<p>Undertake independent research to deepen understanding of literary and film texts, key concepts and issues;</p>
S5
<p>Critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of literary and film texts and relevant scholarship;</p>
S6
<p>Articulate an informed perspective.</p>
A1
<p>Apply knowledge and skills to communicate an argument about literary and film texts in written, verbal or visual form, making appropriate use of textual evidence;</p>
A2
<p>Recognise and reflect on the social and cultural significance of literary and film texts.</p>
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<p>Respond to a topic designed for intermediate-level students to demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts through analysis of a set text. Specific formats for presenting response provided in Unit Description.</p>
<p>Written or multi-media response</p>
<p>20-35%</p>
K2, K3, S1, S4, S5, S6, A1
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<p>Research and apply appropriate critical theory to analysis of set text(s), focusing on issues relating to adaptation. Format choices - eg. written or multimedia - provided in Unit Description.</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>40%-50%</p>
K2, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1, A2
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<p>Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and set texts by responding to short answer tasks/exercises/discussion prompts.</p>
<p>Folio or Test</p>
<p>20-35%</p>
K1, K2, K4, S2, S5, S6, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091523 - Literature
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/baxdc2106">View unit fees</a>
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