300457 (v.3) Introduction to the Humanities 014

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Area:	Centre for Regional Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	300453 (v.1) Introduction to the Humanities 013
Syllabus:	Following on from Introduction to the Humanities 013, further preparation to undertake an undergraduate program related to the humanities, health and social sciences. More detailed development of a critical appreciation of the major perspectives from which human behaviour, attitudes, thoughts, interactions, literature, language, society, culture and communications are presented and interpreted.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have developed skills in - Outlining definitions of knowledge in the context of theories studied in the Humanities and the Social Science disciplines. Critically interpreting empirical information, research methodologies and notions of 'Truth'. Distinguishing between individualistic, naturalistic, structuralist, functionalist and critical perspectives as tools of analysis. Gathering information and use systematic skills of analysis to locate it within the context of relevant theoretical perspectives. Critically analysing the influence of culture, values, roles, norms, language, power and ideology in the maintenance of social structures. Analysing and critically reflecting on processes of socialisation.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Esperance Community College Semester 2 Y