arh2eta european travel and art
EUROPEAN TRAVEL AND ART
ARH2ETA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we study art and travel in Europe from 1700 to the present. By its very nature, the material is interdisciplinary, drawing on the disciplines of literature (travel-writing) and geography as well as art history and history, and the lectures and seminars will also discuss the wider issues raised by tourism. It will introduce students to concepts of place-based research, reception theory, and sites, routes and museums of significance in Europe.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLisa Beaven
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of history or art history at first year plus 15 credit points of another humanities subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects ARH3ETA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Inventing the Louvre: art politics and the origins of the modern museum | Recommended | McClellan, A. | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY 1994 |
| Readings | Italy and The Grand Tour | Recommended | Black, J. | YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2003 |
| Readings | The Smell of the Continent: the British Discover Europe 1814 - 1914 | Recommended | Mullen, R. and Munsen, J. | MACMILLAN 2009 |
| Readings | Venice, the tourist maze | Recommended | Davis, R. | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PRESS 2004 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Individually and in groups assess topics in European art and history
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions, 2000 word Research Essay Slide test and 1000 word Seminar paper
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Individually students learn key research skills in conjunction with the library. They learn how to carry out research at a tertiary level, to reference and cite sources and to compile a bibliography
- Activities:
- 2000 word Research Essay 1000 word Seminar paper Slide Test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Learn to analyse and distinguish between a range of material relating to travel including maps, travel writing, and art and objects.
- Activities:
- 2000 word Research Essay 1000 word Seminar paper 1 Slide test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
04. Learn to problem solve and develop skills in place-based research, across a range of disciplines and learn to carry out visual analysis of images
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions, 2000 word Research Essay and 1500 word Seminar paper and Slide test
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Learn to research and present on a given topic using powerpoint and develop communication skils
- Activities:
- 1000 word seminar paper
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
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