Overview
Australian Studies occupies a unique position in the Australian tertiary curriculum as it offers both Australian and international students the opportunity to examine Australian culture and society from the perspectives of a variety of complementary disciplines and other area studies: English, History, Politics, Sociology, Social Policy, Indigenous Studies, Environmental Studies, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically assess of a range of aspects of Australian society and culture in the international context.
2.
Articulate a broad and coherent body of knowledge about foundation of Australian society and culture.
3.
Collaborate effectively with others.
4.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis.
5.
Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
6.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction.
7.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
8.
Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts.
9.
Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
10.
Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
11.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
12.
Identify various disciplinary approaches to Australian Studies and the ways they help us to interpret contemporary Australian society and culture.
13.
Use a range of sources to analyse Australian society and culture.
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3429 - Media (Comm & Journalism)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3434 - Media (PR and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)
Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 24 UOC.
You must complete 6 UOC Level 1, at least 6 UOC Level 2 and, optionally up to 6 UOC Level 3.
ARTS/EDUCATION (SECONDARY) STUDENTS
Level 1 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives
Level 3 Prescribed Electives
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