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UNE unit code: COMM389
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Unit information
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There is a new, exciting field of industry practice that uses screen media for human rights awareness and advocacy. As human rights issues continue to be exposed across the world, this medium becomes more and more important.
In this unit you will use an interdisciplinary approach that blends screen and media studies with history, philosophy and international law. You will examine the portrayal of human rights issues in cinema, television and online platforms from Australia and other countries.
By exploring new developments in screen studies research and production with links to film festivals, activism and social change, this unit offers you a dynamic learning experience that is engaged with the wider world.
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of a range of human rights issues;
- demonstrate understanding of a range of screen media forms, genres and techniques;
- critically analyse how various forms of screen media are used to represent human rights issues;
- gather and evaluate research materials to inform independent analysis of a case study; and
- communicate ideas and arguments coherently, using appropriate disciplinary forms and conventions of academic writing.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written report No. Words: 1500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Research Essay No. Words: 2500 |
Online Quiz | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 (equivalent) |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Activist Film Festivals: Towards a Political Subject
ISBN: 9781783206346
Tascón, S., and Wils, T., Intellect 2016
Text refers to: All offerings
Human Rights Film Festivals: Activism in Context
ISBN: 9781137454232
Tascón, S, Palgrave MacMillan 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
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