Graduate Diploma in Arts (American Studies)

Course 069-AM (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

 ContactGraduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au 

Course Overview:	The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program of study in American studies. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. The graduate diploma could lead to a postgraduate diploma in history or political science with a specialisation in American studies and therefore leads to higher degree study; interested students should contact the Department of History for more details. Course coordinator: Dr David Goodman School of Historical Studies Email: d.goodman@unimelb.edu.au
Objectives:	Students who complete the graduate diploma should: demonstrate knowledge of several areas of American studies; understand the main theories and concepts relating to these areas; appreciate the significance of these ideas and issues in the context of American studies as an area; develop skills of analysis in relation to specific areas of American studies.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	five core subjects three optional subjects Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options:	Core subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 106-068 Imagining Hollywood Not Offered 131-079 Slavery & Freedom: US History 1790-1900Not offered in 2008 Not offered in 2008 12.500 131-080 American Modern: USA 1890-1990 2 12.500 107-270 The 1950s: Film, Perfection & Propaganda Not offered in 2008 12.50 107-466 Contemporary Culture: Art in New York 2 25.000 131-018 Searching for the American Dream Semester 2 25 131-145 USA Today: Society, Culture, Identity Not Offered 131-220 Rebels and Revolution in Latin America 2 12.500 166-016 American Politics and Society 1 12.500 166-214 US Scandals from Watergate 2 12.500 Optional subjects Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 102-003 Australia and America Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50 106-022 City Cultures Semester 2 12.50 107-076 Contemporary Hollywood Cinema 1 12.500 107-267 The Cinema of Martin Scorsese Not Offered 107-269 The Musical: From Hollywood to Bollywood Not Offered 131-210 Total War: Asia & the Pacific 1931-1952 Not offered in 2008 12.500
Entry Requirements:	The minimum entry requirement is: an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Links to further information:	http://www.history.unimelb.edu.au/

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