Universität Wien

124260 KO Critical Media Analysis (2023S)

Bad to the Bone: Outlaws in Popular Culture

6.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Note: Several classes will take place online. We will discuss that in the first class.

  • Wednesday 08.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 15.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 22.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 29.03. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 19.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 26.04. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 03.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 10.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 17.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 24.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 31.05. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 07.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 14.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 21.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Wednesday 28.06. 18:15 - 19:45 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Depictions of outlaws feature many common gender and cultural tropes. Eric Hobsbawm described outlaws such as Billy the Kid, Ned Kelly and Robin Hood as social bandits who, although considered criminals by the state, were often regarded as heroes and fighters for justice within peasant society. The idea of the outsider can also be applied to figures that have challenged the norms of society from issues of gender to those of sexuality and class, forming cultural scripts that are often central to anglophone film. Students will analyse films such as Ned Kelly, Robin Hood, Thelma & Louise, Mad Max and Taxi Driver among others to discover not only what commonalities recur but also how they appear in film. We shall also consider some of the core theories of Anarchism and discuss their relevancy in society. This course offers an introduction to film analysis, cultural scripts and deviancy studies as well as the opportunity to develop research methods and essay writing.

Assessment and permitted materials

Regular participation in discussions
Oral presentation
Short reflections
Final paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Weekly Feedback & Discussion - 24%
Presentation - 25%
Written paper - 51%

Examination topics

Reading list


Association in the course directory

Studium: BA 612, BEd 046/407
Code/Modul: BA07.3; BEd 08a.2, BEd 08b.1
Lehrinhalt: 12-4260

Last modified: Mo 19.06.2023 16:07