hus1ten ideas that shook the world
IDEAS THAT SHOOK THE WORLD
HUS1TEN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this Foundation Subject for the Bachelor of Arts, you explore some of the most influential ideas in the history of the West including: democracy, imperialism and romantic love. The subject traces the origins of these ideas and their manifestation in the world today. The subject is delivered in small seminar-style classes, allowing you to work closely with fellow students and your academic seminar leader. This subject will help you identify and critically evaluate some of the central ideas underpinning the public discussion on a range of political and cultural issues and will provide you with a solid foundation of cultural knowledge which will be invaluable as you continue your studies. As you work to discover, to reflect on, and to report about a single great innovating idea, you receive guidance, step-by-step, on how to become a confident and independent researcher.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSara James
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is compulsory for all students enrolling in the Bachelor of Arts at either Bendigo or Bundoora campuses (ABA or RBA). Transferring students who have completed one year or more of a Bachelors degree or have completed a Bachelors degree will be given advanced standing for this subject.
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSara James
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered online via LMS content."
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and wiki (1000-word equivalent) | 30 | |
| Individual research project - Final Report (1800-word equivalent) | 30 | |
| Individual research project- Annotated Bibliography (500-word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Online pre-seminar activities (1200-word equivalent) | 30 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSara James
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Delivered online via LMS content."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and wiki (1000-word equivalent) | 30 | |
| Individual research project - Final Report (1800-word equivalent) | 30 | |
| Individual research project- Annotated Bibliography (500-word equivalent) | 10 | |
| Online pre-seminar activities (1200-word equivalent) | 30 |