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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay (1) 20%, Essay (2) 25%, Essay (3) 35%, Participation 20%. 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: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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