Diploma in Arts (Australian Studies)

Course 319-OZ (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Undergraduate

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Course Overview:

Australian studies is an internationally recognised program providing an interdisciplinary perspective on Australian society and culture. The program is run by the Australian Centre, within the School of Historical Studies.

Australian studies allows students to develop integrated analyses of the Australian experience from across disciplines. Students are encouraged to apply different methodologies and theoretical approaches to issues such as the environment, indigenous affairs, folklore, gender and sexuality, the visual and literary arts, urban planning, politics and popular culture.

Objectives: Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

The Diploma in Arts (Australian Studies) is only available to students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree course at the University of Melbourne. It consists of a three-year sequence of study, and adds one year to the duration of your course.

Students must complete 25 points of first-year subjects from the recommended subjects list below, and 75 points of second/third year subjects, 37.5 points from the list of core subjects below and 37.5 points from the list of optional subjects.

Subject Options:

First Year Recommended subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

Second/third Year Core subjects

Students must take three of the following core subjects at second/third-year toward their Australian studies major. These subjects are intended to provide a survey of Australian culture and society.

No more than two of the following Australian studies 102-coded subjects may be taken within a 12 month period of enrolment

Australian studies
102-214 Australia Now
102-003 Australia and America
102-005 Exploring Central Australia
102-211 Migrant Nation: Culture and Identity
102-213 Face, Place, Race: Images of Australia

Screen studies
107-087 Australian Cinema

Geography
121-021 Environmental Politics and Management

History
131-051 Aboriginal & Pacific Islander Histories
131-073 Human Rights in Australian History
131-240 Controversies in Australian History

Linguistics and applied linguistics
175-018 Language in Aboriginal Australia Not Offered

Political science
166-038 Indigenous Rights: Land and Heritage

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Second/third Year Optional subjects

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Entry Requirements: The Diploma in Arts (Australian Studies) is only available to students who are enrolled in a non-Melbourne Model degree course at the University of Melbourne. Students need to be able to fit a three-year sequence of study alongside their degree to be eligible for the Diploma in Arts.
Core Participation Requirements: The Diploma in Arts requires a standard level of ability across all disciplines. It will be assumed students are able to access and attend classes on a regular basis, are capable of learning in a University environment and will be able to take responsibility for their own learning. Any ability beyond this threshold will be robustly supported through the curriculum. There are no pre-requisites for first year subjects, and any intensive use of IT or technologies will be adequately supported. Certain subjects have more specific requirements and demands, such as fieldwork or travelling, which are clearly outlined in the Handbook's subject description. However, the University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. The Faculty Disability Contact Officer works with students, the University Disability Liaison Unit and teaching staff to assist students with their special requirements, with a particular focus on accommodations for in-class and examination assessment tasks. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability.
Further Study: A range of multidisciplinary postgraduate courses are offered to meet the needs of both established professionals and others wishing to pursue further research in the area of Australian studies.
Graduate Attributes: Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA
Generic Skills: Refer to http://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/view/2008/105-AA

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