RETHINKING OUR HUMANITY

HUS1FAS

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will explore some of the most interesting questions under discussion in the Humanities and Social Sciences today. Together, we will examine human culture, identity, diversity and uniqueness to better understand what it means to be human. The subject covers a range of topics that contemplate current and historical human narratives, considering a spectrum of humanity from our relationships with animals to the role of technology and artificial intelligence in our cyber-bound futures. The interdisciplinary nature of this subject allows questions about humanity to be viewed through multiple disciplinary lenses, including Sociology, English, Gender, Sexuality and Diversity Studies, History, Philosophy and Politics. The subject is delivered in small group seminars that allow you to connect with fellow students and work closely with a dedicated member of academic staff. We also train you in vital academic skills # such as critical thinking, effective research methods and the craft of academic writing # all of which are necessary for your success at university.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Juliane Roemhild

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Ordinarily, students enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts on a regional campus, should complete this core subject in their first semester of enrolment.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Work collaboratively towards a common research goal.

02. Implement critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills in academic tasks of reading, writing, and presentation to peers.

03. Demonstrate research skills including the ability to effectively access, and evaluate the quality of, electronic and paper-based archival materials, and to understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative research.

04. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Juliane Roemhild

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online lecture delivered via LMS

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative learning in small groups

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Critical Analysis AssessmentEquivalent to 1200 wordsStaged essay writing assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group ProjectEquivalent to 800 wordsIncludes an in-class research skills activity and an in-class group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Critical Reading Portfolio Equivalent to 2000 wordsFollowing the submission of an initial critical reading response worth 10%, students will work towards the submission of a portfolio of their three best critical reading responses from seven in-class activities across the semester.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Juliane Roemhild

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online lecture delivered via LMS

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative learning in small groups

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Critical Analysis AssessmentEquivalent to 1200 wordsStaged essay writing assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group ProjectEquivalent to 800 wordsIncludes an in-class research skills activity and an in-class group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Critical Reading Portfolio Equivalent to 2000 wordsFollowing the submission of an initial critical reading response worth 10%, students will work towards the submission of a portfolio of their three best critical reading responses from seven in-class activities across the semester.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Juliane Roemhild

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online lecture delivered via LMS

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative learning in small groups

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Critical Analysis AssessmentEquivalent to 1200 wordsStaged essay writing assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group ProjectEquivalent to 800 wordsIncludes an in-class research skills activity and an in-class group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Critical Reading Portfolio Equivalent to 2000 wordsFollowing the submission of an initial critical reading response worth 10%, students will work towards the submission of a portfolio of their three best critical reading responses from seven in-class activities across the semester.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Juliane Roemhild

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online lecture delivered via LMS

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative learning in small groups

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Critical Analysis AssessmentEquivalent to 1200 wordsStaged essay writing assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group ProjectEquivalent to 800 wordsIncludes an in-class research skills activity and an in-class group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Critical Reading Portfolio Equivalent to 2000 wordsFollowing the submission of an initial critical reading response worth 10%, students will work towards the submission of a portfolio of their three best critical reading responses from seven in-class activities across the semester.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Juliane Roemhild

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online lecture delivered via LMS

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Collaborative learning in small groups

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Critical Analysis AssessmentEquivalent to 1200 wordsStaged essay writing assessment.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Group ProjectEquivalent to 800 wordsIncludes an in-class research skills activity and an in-class group presentation.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Critical Reading Portfolio Equivalent to 2000 wordsFollowing the submission of an initial critical reading response worth 10%, students will work towards the submission of a portfolio of their three best critical reading responses from seven in-class activities across the semester.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4