Area: | Department of Communication and Cultural Studies |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
Other: | 1 x 6 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Traditional folk culture as distinct from high or commercial popular culture. Ethnic, regional, occupational and other communities in Australia. Field work consists of individual projects, particularly in documenting intangible aspects of culture such asbeliefs, customs, rituals, speech, pastimes or children's games. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understood the important aspects of Australian multicultural folklore and life, including music, dance, art, custom, handcrafts, speech, story and food. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Davey, G and Seal G (eds) The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore (OUP, 1993). Seal, G, The Hidden Culture, Folklore in Australian Society (OUP 1989) Play and Folklore - National Library News. |
Unit Texts: | Selections from Dave, G and Seal G (eds) The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore. (OUP, 1993). |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment (1) Word mini essays 50%, Assignment (2) Fieldwork and essay 50%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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