300641 (v.3) Australian Folk Culture - A Multicultural Perspective

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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.
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.
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:	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).
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignment (1) Word mini essays 50%, Assignment (2) Fieldwork and essay 50%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.