Courses & Units
Utopian and Dystopian Visions HEN305
Hobart
Introduction
This unit explores how different worlds are imagined in speculative fiction, film, and critical theory. Taking an historical approach, the unit traces the trajectory of utopian/dystopian texts and theories through the last five hundred years, concentrating on the dystopian visions prevalent in the twentieth century and the new millennium. The unit examines the relationship between the historical/political moment of the text's production, and the speculative re-imagining of the world that the text offers. Through a selection of texts, students will be asked to consider utopian and dystopian representations of science and technology, political discourses such as Marxism and Feminism, and the environment (including the built environment).
Summary
| Unit name | Utopian and Dystopian Visions |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HEN305 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | English |
| Teaching staff | Dr Hannah Stark |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 15/7/2019 | 9/8/2019 | 2/9/2019 | 20/10/2019 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2019 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2019 will be available from the 1st October 2018.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019: $820.00 | 2019: $1,671.00 | 091523 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HEA372
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Five contact hours fortnightly (13 wks) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | On Campus: Research Proposal (30%); 4,000-word Research Project (60%); Tutorial Participation and Exercises (10%)Off Campus : Research Proposal (30%); 4,000-word Research Project (60%); Online Participation and Exercises (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | TBA |
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