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Australia Now (MULT20013)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject introduces students to key social, political and environmental issues which are shaping contemporary Australia. It is ideal for international students, for students whose main area of study lies outside the humanities, and for students who wish to gain a broad understanding of the complex challenges facing Australia today. The subject is responsive to current debates in Australia, and issues it covers include the arguments about social justice for Aborigines; immigration and asylum seekers; environmental concerns; social inequality; the relationships between men and women; Australia's identity and the impact of globalisation. Students are encouraged to develop their own analyses of contemporary Australia, using appropriate theoretical constructs, fieldwork, and a variety of sources. Lectures and tutorials draw on a range of materials including journal and newspaper articles, poetry and Australian films and documentaries.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should have an:
- understanding of the social, political and environmental forces shaping Australian society
- understanding of the key issues in Australian public life today
- ability to synthesise a variety of issues and methodologies into a broader understanding of Australia’s past and present
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
AUST20007
Recommended background knowledge
Australia Now is recommended for incomming study abroad (SA-EX), exchange students (EX-UG) and international students with limited experience of Australian culture.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- An essay of 1500 words 25% (due mid-semester) and
- An essay of 2500 words 75% (due during the examination period).
- Hurdle: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to be pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Bronwyn Lowe Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Bronwyn Lowe Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
2.5 contact hours/week , 5 additional hours/week. Total of 8.5 hours per week.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available to purchase.
- Subject notes
Formerly available as 102-111 Australian Now. Students who have completed 102-111 are not permitted to enrol in this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts (Extended) Course Bachelor of Arts - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022