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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
Winter Term
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 Indigenous Australians; 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: 11 April 2024
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Semester 1 and Semester 2 offerings:
- An essay of 1500 words 25% (due mid-semester) and
- An essay of 2500 words 75% (due during the examination period).
Winter Term offering:
- In-class quizzes totaling 500 words 10% (throughout the teaching period)
- A essay proposal of 500 words 10% (due in the first week of classes)
- A site report of 1000 words 30% (due in the second week of classes)
- A research essay of 2000 words 50% (due four weeks after the teaching period ends).
Hurdle: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to be pass this subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
- Winter Term
Coordinator Bronwyn Lowe Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 55 hours consisting of seminars, site visits, workshops and presentations. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 June 2018 to 6 July 2018 Last self-enrol date 27 June 2018 Census date 6 July 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 July 2018 Assessment period ends 29 July 2018 Winter Term 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 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Semester based offerings: 2.5 contact hours/week , 5 additional hours/week. Total of 8.5 hours per week.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
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 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024