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: | Focuses on representations of the 'other'. The spectacle of the other, exhibiting other cultures, exhibiting masculinity, gender and genre. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed further understandings of the relationship among modernity, culture and identity. Developed research skills to a high standard. Been encouraged to be self-directed learners. |
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: | Bullock, Alan. et al. (1977), The fontana dictionary of modern thought (second edition). London, Fontana. Gibaldi, Joseph. (1999), MLA handbook for writers of research papers (fifth edition). New York, Modern Language Association of America. |
Unit Texts: | Hall, Stuart. and Gieben, Bram. (eds.) (1992), Formations of modernity. Oxford, Polity - Open University Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Online component 30%, Participation 10%, Research essay 25%, Tutorial discussion 25%. 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: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 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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