Learning Area (Sec) Humanities
Subject 482-102 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: , - Taught on campus.
Parkville, on-campus. Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: A total of 36 hours Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Major in one of the following areas, plus one year of study in at least one other area OR sub-majors in two of the following areas: anthropology, Australian studies, classical studies, criminology, economics, environmental studies, geography, history, international relations, multicultural studies, philosophy, politics, sociology.Note: applicants with a major in one area only may be selected, depending upon academic merit. | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
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Jeana Kriewaldt| Subject Overview: | This subject explores the methodologies associated with the domain of humanities in the secondary school. Students will examine the theoretical frameworks of the humanities and will link theory to practice. The program will focus on the development of concepts, skills and values in classroom teaching through content based on principles of democratic process, social justice and ecologically sustainable development. The course will include curriculum planning, inquiry-based teaching and learning, and assessment and evaluation. |
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| Assessment: | Essays and assignments equivalent to 4000 words. |
| Prescribed Texts: | Prescribed Texts:Studying Society and Environment. A Guide for Teachers (R Gilbert), (3rd edn), Social Science Press, 2004 |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Information Not Available |
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