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<p>The unit examines a range of theoretical approaches relevant to the Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts. The emphasis of this unit is on the interdisciplinary relevance of a variety of theoretical approaches. The unit includes interdisciplinary topics and discipline-specific material. Sub-topics may include culture, ideology, subjectivity, postmodernism, non-western ontologies, difference, post-colonialism, nature and technology, as relevant to the disciplinary area of study. Work of a number of key thinkers will be examined.</p>
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<p>The unit examines a range of theoretical approaches relevant to the Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts. The emphasis of this unit is on the interdisciplinary relevance of a variety of theoretical approaches. The unit includes interdisciplinary topics and discipline-specific material. Sub-topics may include culture, ideology, subjectivity, postmodernism, non-western ontologies, difference, post-colonialism, nature and technology, as relevant to the disciplinary area of study. Work of a number of key thinkers will be examined. Learning materials will include primary and contemporary texts.<br>
Topics may include:<br>
1. Building on the disciplinary theoretical frameworks encountered at undergraduate level<br>
2. Analysing broader discussions and debates of contemporary theory within and across the humanities, creative arts and social sciences<br>
3. Examining the theoretical underpinnings of research in writing an honours thesis relevant to their discipline.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>The unit examines a range of theoretical approaches relevant to the Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts. The emphasis of this unit is on the interdisciplinary relevance of a variety of theoretical approaches. The unit includes interdisciplinary topics and discipline-specific material. Sub-topics may include culture, ideology, subjectivity, postmodernism, non-western ontologies, difference, post-colonialism, nature and technology, as relevant to the disciplinary area of study. Work of a number of key thinkers will be examined.</p>
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<p>The unit examines a range of theoretical approaches relevant to the Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Arts. The emphasis of this unit is on the interdisciplinary relevance of a variety of theoretical approaches. The unit includes interdisciplinary topics and discipline-specific material. Sub-topics may include culture, ideology, subjectivity, postmodernism, non-western ontologies, difference, post-colonialism, nature and technology, as relevant to the disciplinary area of study. Work of a number of key thinkers will be examined. Learning materials will include primary and contemporary texts.<br> Topics may include:<br> 1. Building on the disciplinary theoretical frameworks encountered at undergraduate level<br> 2. Analysing broader discussions and debates of contemporary theory within and across the humanities, creative arts and social sciences<br> 3. Examining the theoretical underpinnings of research in writing an honours thesis relevant to their discipline.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahrs4033">090399 - Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "BAHRS4032"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyse classical and contemporary theoretical approaches in the humanities, creative arts and social sciences to conceptions of culture, ideology, subjectivity, postmodernism, non-western ontologies, difference, post-colonialism, nature and technology.</p>
K2
<p>Discuss key theoretical paradigms exploring conceptions of culture, ideology, subjectivity, postmodernism, non-western ontologies, difference, post-colonialism, nature and technology across the range of disciplines in the humanities, creative arts and social sciences.</p>
K3
<p>Explore the impact and development of various theoretical perspective on research practice across the humanities, creative arts and social sciences.</p>
S1
<p>Express theoretical concepts in advanced academic writing.</p>
S2
<p>Develop and extend techniques of writing about theory.</p>
S3
<p>Interpret primary and contemporary theoretical texts.</p>
S4
<p>Understand and critique theoretical texts through independent research and the use of advanced secondary literature.</p>
S5
<p>Appraise uses of theory within disciplinary contexts.</p>
S6
<p>Appraise use and relevance of theoretical approaches with respect to particular problems.</p>
A1
<p>Apply skills in critical thinking to a discipline of knowledge through written work.</p>
A2
<p>Synthesize theories and concepts through class engagement and assessment.</p>
A3
<p>Probe substantive problems from the point of view of theoretical paradigms as applied in a discipline.</p>
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<p>Interpret and present key ideas linking specified theory with a topic, to generate group discussion</p>
<p>Presentation (face-to-face or recorded)</p>
<p>15-25%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S4, A2
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<p>Compare the stances or arguments of theorists on a topic</p>
<p>Minor essay</p>
<p>25-35%</p>
K1, K3, S2, S3, S4, S5, A2
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<p>Evaluate the positions of theorists on a topic in a written piece of work that puts forward an argument and involves research</p>
<p>Major essay</p>
<p>45-55%</p>
K1, K3, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
30
EFTSL:
0.25
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahrs4033">090399 - Studies in Human Society, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>On-line Learning (Online)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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