S0916 Indigenous Contemporary Art in the Global Market: the case of Australia Franca Tamisari, Università Ca\' Foscari Venezia
The lecturer will introduce and explain the main topics and issues in the first lecture each week; beginning from week 2, the second lecture of each week will be dedicated to students’ presentations of the compulsory readings indicated in the syllabus and collected in the course booklet, to the discussion of emerging issues, and to the projection of video documentaries. The collection of the course material is available for consultation at the VIU Library. Books and articles listed in the Bibliography are available at VIU Libray, and the Library BAUM, Università Ca’ Foscari di Venezia, and from the lecturer upon request.
All students are expected to engage with the weekly readings listed after each lecture topic (see Syllabus) in order to contribute to the seminar discussions and debates. The readings collected in the booklet are compulsory, however, in preparation for the final oral presentation and written essay, students should prepare further relevant readings indicated in the Bibliography provided (see Bibliography or/and ask the lecturer).
Assessments and task descriptions
Assessment will be based on four tasks and active class participation:
- Task 1 e 2: brief oral and written summaries of two compulsory readings
1) Oral and written presentation of first reading (before 26 March, 2009)
2) Oral and written presentation of second reading (before 23 April, 2009)
- Task 3: one oral presentation outlining and connecting specific issues covered in the course (in preparation for the final written essay)
3) Oral outline of essay (before 21 May, 2009)
- Task 4: one written essay of 3500wds elaborating the issues discussed in Task 3.
4) Final written essay (May 25, 2009)
Task 1 and 2: 1st reading due by 26 March; 2nd reading due by 23 April
Brief oral and written summaries of two readings.
Each student will choose two readings from the syllabus in the first week and will fix two separate dates to present them orally to the class. Students are required to submit the written summaries (800-1000wds) to the lecturer at the same time of the oral presentation. All students need to present the oral and written summary of the first reading by 26 March and the oral and written summary of second reading by 23 April. The time allocated to each student’s oral presentation will depend on student numbers. Each oral and written summary is worth 10% of the total mark (for a total 20% of the final mark).
Task 3: to be presented from 5 to 21 March
Oral outline of major written assignment.
Drawing from the course readings, and in consultation with the lecturer, each student should identify a general theme to be developed in the final written essay. The aim of the oral presentation is to start drawing together and structure ideas on a major issue covered in the course, indicate a series of relevant readings to be critically reviewed, and formulate a research question to be discussed in depth in the written essay. The presentations will be followed by a discussion in which other students will have an opportunity to comment and/or make suggestions on the project presented.
Task 4: to be submitted on 25 May
Submission of written essay (3500 words).
Essays must clearly present and argue the topic chosen drawing from the course readings and other relevant readings listed in the Bibliography. The essay must be well written and structured and clearly argued. The problem outlined in the introduction must be sustained with examples drawn from the literature and by comparing and contrasting theoretical approaches. The essay is not a simple summary of the points emerging from the literature but an opportunity to reflect on ideas and developing critical skills. Essay needs to be typewritten (Times New Roman 12 font), double spaced, with one-inch margin. All ideas directly or indirectly cited from the readings must be acknowledged by indicating the author, year of publication, and page numbers. Students are asked to consult the style guide of the American Anthropological Association at http://www.aaanet.org/publications/guidelines.cfm Essay marking criteria will be distributed in class.
Attendance is compulsory and active participation in class discussions is an integral part of the course assessment (20% of the total mark). Presentations dates will be fixed at the end of the first week of lectures and cannot be changed. For eventual problems of attendance and presentation delivery, please inform the lecturer.
All students are expected to engage with the weekly readings listed after each lecture topic (see Syllabus) in order to contribute to the seminar discussions and debates. The readings collected in the booklet are compulsory, however, in preparation for the final oral presentation and written essay, students should prepare further relevant readings indicated in the Bibliography provided (see Bibliography or/and ask the lecturer).
Assessments and task descriptions
Assessment will be based on four tasks and active class participation:
- Task 1 e 2: brief oral and written summaries of two compulsory readings
1) Oral and written presentation of first reading (before 26 March, 2009)
2) Oral and written presentation of second reading (before 23 April, 2009)
- Task 3: one oral presentation outlining and connecting specific issues covered in the course (in preparation for the final written essay)
3) Oral outline of essay (before 21 May, 2009)
- Task 4: one written essay of 3500wds elaborating the issues discussed in Task 3.
4) Final written essay (May 25, 2009)
Task 1 and 2: 1st reading due by 26 March; 2nd reading due by 23 April
Brief oral and written summaries of two readings.
Each student will choose two readings from the syllabus in the first week and will fix two separate dates to present them orally to the class. Students are required to submit the written summaries (800-1000wds) to the lecturer at the same time of the oral presentation. All students need to present the oral and written summary of the first reading by 26 March and the oral and written summary of second reading by 23 April. The time allocated to each student’s oral presentation will depend on student numbers. Each oral and written summary is worth 10% of the total mark (for a total 20% of the final mark).
Task 3: to be presented from 5 to 21 March
Oral outline of major written assignment.
Drawing from the course readings, and in consultation with the lecturer, each student should identify a general theme to be developed in the final written essay. The aim of the oral presentation is to start drawing together and structure ideas on a major issue covered in the course, indicate a series of relevant readings to be critically reviewed, and formulate a research question to be discussed in depth in the written essay. The presentations will be followed by a discussion in which other students will have an opportunity to comment and/or make suggestions on the project presented.
Task 4: to be submitted on 25 May
Submission of written essay (3500 words).
Essays must clearly present and argue the topic chosen drawing from the course readings and other relevant readings listed in the Bibliography. The essay must be well written and structured and clearly argued. The problem outlined in the introduction must be sustained with examples drawn from the literature and by comparing and contrasting theoretical approaches. The essay is not a simple summary of the points emerging from the literature but an opportunity to reflect on ideas and developing critical skills. Essay needs to be typewritten (Times New Roman 12 font), double spaced, with one-inch margin. All ideas directly or indirectly cited from the readings must be acknowledged by indicating the author, year of publication, and page numbers. Students are asked to consult the style guide of the American Anthropological Association at http://www.aaanet.org/publications/guidelines.cfm Essay marking criteria will be distributed in class.
Attendance is compulsory and active participation in class discussions is an integral part of the course assessment (20% of the total mark). Presentations dates will be fixed at the end of the first week of lectures and cannot be changed. For eventual problems of attendance and presentation delivery, please inform the lecturer.
Evaluation
Syllabus
Readings
Syllabus
Readings