IDEAS THAT SHOOK THE WORLD
HUS1TEN
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this interdisciplinary subject we explore some of the most influential ideas in the history of the West including: freedom, imperialism, secularisation and the individual. The subject traces the origins of these ideas and their manifestation in the world today. It is delivered in small seminars, 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 public discussion on a range of political and cultural issues both contemporary and historical. It will provide you with a solid foundation of cultural knowledge, which will be invaluable as you continue your studies. The disciplines studied in this subject include: Aboriginal Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Classics and Ancient History, English, History, Media and Communications, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, and Sustainability and Development.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Emma Robertson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
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: N/A
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Robertson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Delivered online via LMS
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual research project (2000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Seminar activities (800-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Robertson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Delivered online via LMS
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual research project (2000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Seminar activities (800-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Robertson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Delivered online via LMS
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual research project (2000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Seminar activities (800-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Robertson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Delivered online via LMS
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual research project (2000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Seminar activities (800-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Emma Robertson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Delivered online via LMS
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
Individual research project (2000-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Seminar activities (800-word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |