10086 (v.4) Australian Studies 294
| Area: | Division of Humanities |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | The Australian peoples - historical and cultural background, government and politics, attitudes and values, the law, cinema, media, cultural myths and manners, language, popular culture, folklore, art, sport, environment, current affairs and issues. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will familiarise international students with Australian society and culture. Allow students to experience, under guided and informed conditions, slected cultural events and institutions, including galleries, museums and events. Encourage students to compare and contrast their own cultures with that of Australia, through learning, experience, discussion, conversation and writing. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
| Unit Texts: | Seal, Grant and Newman (Date), The Essential Australia. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | One final assignment (1500 words) 40%. Two students reports on reactions to one or more excursions (2 x 750 words @ 20% each) 40%. Participation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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