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The Making of Melbourne (UNIB10023)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Off Campus
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Off Campus Semester 2 - Off Campus |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Melbourne is often described as one of the ‘world’s most liveable cities’. What makes Melbourne such a vibrant city and how did it get there? Did you know that the siting of the Melbourne CBD is actually related to ancient volcanic eruptions? The geology and natural environment around Melbourne provided the Indigenous clans of the eastern Kulin nation access to fresh water and proximity to the coastal and wetland resources that were central to their annual cycle of movements around their ancestral homeland for at least 30,000 years. These resources also made the area an ideal “Site for a Village” by European settlers who ‘founded’ the city in 1835. Since that time, Melbourne has undergone profound changes in its population, prosperity, cultural diversity, infrastructure and natural resources. Establishment of the city had a devastating impact on the Indigenous inhabitants and also became almost unliveable during periods of its history. What is happening now, or is being planned, to recognise this history and ensure the sustainability of our city into the future?
This subject will take you on a journey across the city of Melbourne in space and time, exploring the natural, cultural and constructed development of this thriving city. A range of disciplinary perspectives will provide you with an awareness of how this city, and our University within it, have evolved to the present day, and what plans there are to sustain them both into the future
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Recount the geological events that created the ideal site for the city of Melbourne and describe how the development of biodiversity corresponded to these different geological environments;
- Describe the importance of the "Melbourne" area to the people of the eastern Kulin nations and identify the challenges faced by Indigenous populations and their culture through time (past, present and future);
- Identify key stages of immigration, why they occurred and how these led to the cultural diversity of the city;
- Identify how the industrialisation and changing economy of Melbourne is reflected in the present‐day cultural and architectural diversity of the city.
- Collect, collate and synthesise information to reveal the interconnections between the geological, Indigenous and immigration history of the city, and how these link to the business, economic and architectural development of Melbourne
- Outline the challenges faced by the city and plans to ensure its recognition of Indigenous history, its long‐term sustainability and how Melbourne can retain its reputation as one of the world's most 'liveable' cities.
Generic skills
- An ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small group
- An ability to set goals and manage time and priorities
- A heightened self‐awareness and sensitivity regarding cultural diversity
- Enhanced confidence in working across disciplinary boundaries
- An understanding of and respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture and values
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 19 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Completion of online modules
| Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Completion of online quizzes (5 in total)
| From Week 1 to Week 5 | 20% |
Field report (group project)
| Week 7 | 30% |
Group project report
| Week 12 | 30% |
Individual SWOT analysis
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Off Campus
Coordinator Janet Hergt Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours There are no face to face classes. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 2 - Off Campus
Coordinator Janet Hergt Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
Time commitment details
Time commitment includes: Online learning modules and associated assessment (approximately 10 hours), practical work undertaken in and around the city (25‐30 hours), preparation of the field report, online posts, final group project report and individual SWOT analysis (130 hours).
Last updated: 19 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- 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: 19 April 2024