WGCO389 Celluloid Heroes: Men, Movies and Social Change
Updated: 15 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 |
| Offering | Not offered in 2007 |
| Online level | Level A - Internet access required |
| Intensive School(s) | None |
| Supervised Exam | June |
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | WGCO 289, 489 |
| Notes | None |
| Combined Units |
WGCO489 - Celluloid Heroes: Men, Movies and Social Change |
| Coordinator(s) | N/A |
| Unit Description |
This unit will analyse popular constructions of masculinity and how these have changed in response to socio-economic changes in the late 20th century. The focus will be on mainstream films from various countries, and from such categories as drama, comedy and action films. Each film will be studied from a range of theoretical perspectives. Some of the films studied are: "Dead Poet's Society"; "Terminator 2"; "Judgement Day"; "The Crying Game"; "Once Were Warriors"; "Fight Club"; "The Full Monty" and "Lantana". |
| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. |
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. |
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |