Extra Information:
Students will acquire the following information, and generic skills/competencies as a result of their participation in this subject: A commitment to continued and independent learning, intellectual development, critical analysis and creativity; a developing coherent knowledge of the field of Australian Studies; a developing self confidence in oral and written skills; effectively interact with other people on an individual basis and in groups to achieve a shared goal; developing research skills to undertake systematic scholarly research and other modes of investigation; information literacy.
Subject Objectives:
On successful completion of this subject students will be able to: identify some of the key cultural texts that have shaped debates about the meaning of Australia; demonstrate a range of skills that enable the critical examination of a wide range of media and genres (including historical and literary writings, film, maps, paintings, journalism and legal documents); utilise and critically appraise some basic theoretical concepts and terminology deployed in academic and public debates about Australian history, culture, society and politics; effectively present research findings in written form; demonstrate in tutorial discussion an appreciation and respect for cultural and intellectual diversity.
