English
This term we focus on Roberto Benigni's film Life is Beautiful. Item 2676 analyses the fourth unanswered riddle and how this contributes
to the meaning of the film. Item 2677 examines the film through both aesthetic and moral frameworks and Item 2678 centres on criticism of the
film and the idea of ownership of an event such as the 'Holocaust'.
We also take a look at the conventions of dialogue in fiction in Item 2679 and
have included an article on the public and personal voice of Bruce Dawes' poetry. See Item 2680.
Website: Internet Shakespeare Editions
http://isebeta.uvic.ca/index.html
This site is a great virtual Shakespearean library. It gives detailed information on Shakespeare's life and plays. It also allows you
to view and compare facsimiles of the first four folios.
Drama
Theatre practitioners are featured this term with Item 2681 discussing Jacques Lecoq, his unconventional methods and legacy to the
theatre and Item 2682 examines Lecoq's use of the mask in theatre. Item 2683 discusses Japanese practitioner Tadashi Suzuki and his
training methods and ideas.
Biology
Item 2613 discusses the planned construction of a "solar tower", by EnviroMission as one of the many renewable energy projects
in Australia making "the country the global hotbed of alternative-energy entrepreneurship.
Modern History
Australian politician Dr Herbert Evatt is featured this term. Item 2684 discusses his public and political life and Item 2685 focuses
on the events surrounding the Labour party split in 1955. Aspects of the Pacific War are also discussed. Item 2686 gives an overview of
events from Pearl Harbour and Item 2687 discusses the American military operation that was set to bring about the end of the war.
Music
Item 2688 looks at the languages of Aboriginal Australians and how these are used in contemporary rock music to express identity.
Item 2689 discusses the life and music of violinist Joshua Bell and Item 2690 looks at film composer Bernard Herrmann and his creative
partnership with Alfred Hitchcock.
Society and Culture
Adolescent identity is discussed in Item 2691 as it looks at the roles of heroes and heroines in young people's lives. Item 2692
discusses the cult film Napoleon Dynamite and the portrayal of the teenage 'nerd' in film. The mechanics of social change in relation
to environmental sustainability is discussed in Item 2693
Ancient History
Two articles look at Sennacherib's siege of Jerusalem. Items 2694 and 2695 examine the evidence that Sennacherib my have attacked
Jerusalem twice and Item 2696 discusses these events as a deciding moment in history. Item 2697 discusses feasting practices in Bronze
Age Cyprus and the impact of Mycenaean customs on Cypriot feasting rituals in the 14th and 12th centuries B.C.
Studies of Religion
We have included articles on the life and ideas of Hildegard of Bingen. Item 2698 discusses Hildegard of Bingen's ideas and how they
are relevant to modern society. Item 2699 looks at her ideas in relation to nature and discusses humankind's role in protecting the
natural environment. Item 2700 discusses aspects of her life an, personality and contribution to Christianity.
Senior Science
The decline in the world's water quality is discussed. Item 2701 looks at the problem of excessive growth of seaweeds in waterways.
Item 2702 looks at the role of setting water quality targets for the Great Barrier Reef catchments and Item 2703 discusses ocean dead
zones.
Business Studies
Item 2704 discusses Indigenous Cultural Micro-Enterprises (ICME) marketing and the attributes that make it effective. Item 2705 looks at
customer perceptions of 'green' products and their affects on corporate strategies and Item 2706 discusses trade union values and their
purpose and scope in Australian unions.
Chemistry
Item 2707 looks at the impact of a biofuels industry in Australia on food production, health and the environment.
Legal Studies
There are two new issues of Hot Topics included this term. They are Item 2709 which looks at developments of law in relation to terrorism
and Item 2710 which looks at different aspects of drugs and the law.
Upcoming Exhibitions at the State Library of NSW
World Press Photo 2007
Open:
11 to 31 May 2007
Venue:
Mitchell Galleries
This exhibition features award-winning photographs from the 50th annual World Press Photo contest.
This year 4460 professional photographers from 124 countries entered 78 083 images in this prestigious competition
for press photography. Prizes were awarded in 10 theme categories to 58 photographers of 23 nationalities, including
two Australian photographers: Craig Golding and Steve Christo.
The international jury selected a colour image by the US photographer Spencer Platt of Getty Images as World
Press Photo of the Year 2006.
Opening hours for this exhibition will be:
9-5 Monday - Friday
11-5 Saturday - Sunday
There will be extended hours on the Wednesdays 16th, 23rd and 30th of May where hours will be 9-8pm.
Upcoming events at the State Library of NSW
Bookings are recommended for all events. Phone (02) 9273 1770 or email bookings@sl.nsw.gov.au.
(Full time students are eligible for concession but must show ID on entry)
World Press Photo 07 slide-night
When:
Thursday 24 May, 6.30 pm
Where:
Metcalfe Auditorium, Macquarie Street Wing
Cost:
$17, $12 (Friends & SL U35 members)
See why Australia boasts the best sports photographers in the world. Multi-award-winning shooters
Craig Golding and Steve Christo from the Sydney Morning Herald will present a slide-show of their
World Press Photo 07 winning sports action portfolios.
An Indigenous reflection on the '67 referendum
When:
Tuesday 29 May, 9.30 am - 1 pm
Where:
Dixson Room, Mitchell Wing
Cost:
Free (please book to assure a place)
Panel with Mick Dodson AM, Jackie Huggins, Aileen Moreton Robinson, Larissa Behrendt and John Maynard. Chaired by Paulette Whitton from Black Chat (Koori Radio).
For more information go to http://www.atmitchell.com/events/talks.cfm
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