LOOTING, ICONACLASM AND CENSORSHIP
ARH2LIC
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject focuses on the relationship between collecting, conflict and power by exploring a number of key case studies drawn from a Western cultural and historical context, such as the Elgin marbles and the widespread and systematic Nazi looting of cultural material, as well as the recent destruction of parts of the ancient cultural complex of Palmyra. It draws attention to the role art plays in conquest, imperialism and nation building and religious conflicts, which can lead to its destruction, or censorship. Students are encouraged to explore the wider ethical and legal context of acts of looting, collecting, destruction and theft. Complex issues of restitution will also be unpacked, in order to provide a broader context for understanding their creation, and the profound impact that severing this connection can have on those cultures. Students are directly introduced to the ethical, moral and legal issues around the circulation of art in the world, enabling deep appreciation of how we live in an inter connected world, being able to recognize the global context of concepts, act across cultures and boundaries and work with diverse communities. .
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLisa Beaven
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesSeminars and podcast interviews which develop skills of multi-faceted debate and balanced argument and enable growing awareness of complex ethical issues.
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Beaven
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
6 x 30 minute podcasts available on LMS
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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2,000 word essay | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Class presentation 10 minutes (1,000 word equivalent) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1,000 word assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLisa Beaven
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 2.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Six 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
6 x 30 minute podcasts available on LMS
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2,000 word essay | Assignment | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Class presentation 10 minutes (1,000 word equivalent) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1,000 word assignment | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |