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

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. Demonstrate an understanding of core ideas and debates that have revolutionised societies.
02. Demonstrate research skills, including the ability to effectively access, and evaluate the quality of electronic and paper-based archival materials.
03. Practice critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills in academic tasks of reading, writing and public speaking.
04. Demonstrate effective communication skills through oral and written exercise.
05. Develop effective research and writing skills through a step-by-step writing process facilitated by academic mentors.
06. Work collaboratively to formulate an innovative response to a challenge to freedom in 21st Century Australia, forging partnerships and resolving complex problems creatively.

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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual research project (2000-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Seminar activities (800-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual research project (2000-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Seminar activities (800-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual research project (2000-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Seminar activities (800-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual research project (2000-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Seminar activities (800-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Group work and presentation (1200-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6

Individual research project (2000-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Seminar activities (800-word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO3, SILO4