301012 (v.2) Cultures, Identities, Texts 112

Area:

Department of Communication and Cultural Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Issues of cultural representation and signifying practices. Subcultural identities, genders and sexualities, historical contextualisation. Further development of academic writing, research and editing skills integrated with these topics.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Broadened and deepened their understanding of the dynamics of cultural practice. Broadened and deepened their understanding of the ways meanings are made. Extended and enhanced literacy and communication skills. Been introduced to research and discursive writing skills.

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:

Gibaldi, Joseph. (1999), MLA handbook for writers of research papers (fifth edition). New York, Modern Language Association of America. O'Sullivan, Tim. et al. (1994), Key concepts in communication and cultural studies. New York, Routledge. Sardar, Ziauddin. and van Loon, Borin. (1997), Cultural studies for beginners. Cambridge, Icon Books.

Unit Texts:

Bazerman, Charles. and Weiner, Harvey S. (1998), Writing skills handbook (fourth edition). Boston, Houghton Mifflin. Buchbinder, David. and McGuire, Ann. (2002), Cultures, identities, texts study guide. Bentley, Black Swan. Du Gay, Paul. et al. (1997), Doing cultural studies: the story of the Sony Walkman. London, Sage - Open University Press. Hall, Stuart. (ed.) (1997), Representation: cultural representation and signifying practices. London, Sage - Open University Press. Trimmer, Joseph F. (1996), A guide to MLA documentation. With an appendix on APA style (fourth edition). Boston, Houghton Mifflin.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay (1) 20%, Essay (2) 25%, Essay (3) 35%, Participation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y