SS1010 - Australian People: An Introduction to the Social Sciences
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2017 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
What does it mean to be Australian? This subject introduces students to the relevance and importance of social science via a cross-disciplinary focus on social issues and debates concerning Australia. Topics explored include processes of settlement and colonisation; the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures; nationalism, multiculturalism, and the diverse foundations of contemporary Australian identities. Themed lectures introduce students to a range of disciplines in the social sciences, from anthropology to history to sociology and more. The subject is framed around a key theoretical and philosophical debate - 'How much are our choices pre-determined and structured by social forces?' The aim is to help students engage with the historical, cultural and social contexts that contribute to making us who we are.
Learning Outcomes
- develop research and communication skills appropriate for positions in a diverse range of professional workplaces;
- understand key concepts in social science and their relevance to the understanding of contemporary Australia;
- engage with social science practices and approaches via the examination of Australian life stories and the location of the individual in a broader social context;
- analyse the significance of cultural diversity in Australia's past, present and future;
- develop awareness of Indigenous perspectives on key issues in Australian society.
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2017 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Theresa Petray |
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| Assessment: | tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (50%); centrally-administered final exam (30%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 23-Mar-2017 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Michael Wood |
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| Assessment: | tutorial attendance and participation (20%); essays (50%); centrally-administered final exam (30%). |
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