DISCOVER AUSTRALIA
HUS1DAU
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Why do we call Australia the lucky country? Do we live in the land of the fair go? Is Australia a good global citizen? This subject explores the myths that made Australia and their relevance today. We'll draw on film, literature, history, sport and politics to discuss the origin of these myths and their transformation over time. You'll be introduced to a range of Humanities and Social Science perspectives on Indigenous and non-Indigenous relations, land and environment, ethnicity and gender, culture and nation, Australia in a globalising world, and Australia in Asia. You can use this subject to count towards all majors in the Bachelor of Arts. If you're studying any undergraduate course at La Trobe, you can use this subject as an elective to meet the Global Citizenship Essential.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Katie Holmes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Discovery Subject
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Being Australian: narratives of national identity | Prescribed | Catriona Elder, 2007 | Allen & Unwin |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and demonstrate an understanding of some of the key issues and debates related to Australian society and culture
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorial reading and activities, EBL activities, assessment activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Develop and demonstrate research skills, including the ability to effectively access electronic and paper-based archival materials.
- Activities:
- Tutorial reading and activities, EBL activities, assessment activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Practice critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills in academic tasks of reading, writing and public speaking.
- Activities:
- Seminar exercises, Essay 1, Essay 2, Group Project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate effective communication through the practice of oral and written communication.
- Activities:
- Seminar exercises, Essay 1, Essay 2
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
05. Work collaboratively on team projects with other students and further demonstrate an understanding of effective team management and conflict resolution skills.
- Activities:
- Group project, Seminar exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Katie Holmes
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.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st essay (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| 2nd essay (1,300 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Group project (900 words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial exercises (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Katie Holmes
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10
One 1.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day in week 10 and delivered via online.
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st essay (800 words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| 2nd essay (1,300 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Group project (900 words equivalent) | 25 | 01, 04, 05 | |
| Tutorial exercises (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | 02, 04, 05 |