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59302 Film and Popular Culture 1

6cp; availability: non-English-speaking background international, exchange or study abroad students who meet the requisite English proficiency score (IELTS: 5.0-6.0 overall with a writing score of 5.0; TOEFL: paper based: 510-550 overall with TWE of 3.0, internet based: 64-80 overall with a writing score of 17)
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

This is one of four subjects specifically designed for international students in the Australian Language and Culture program. This subject examines texts and genres from popular culture (e.g. film, television, new media and internet) in order to develop both English language proficiency and a critical approach to cultural phenomena. This subject aims to develop students' capacity to interpret and communicate in English about elements of English-speaking cultures.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

  • 2012 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $706 (Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2011 should consult the student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students. Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.)
  • 2012 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2438 (Note: Fees for postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the annual fees schedule.)
  • Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at access conditions and My Student Admin.