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Land Food and Culture (AUST10002)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Dookie)

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Overview

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This is a multidisciplinary subject covering scientific and social sciences connecting students with the land, its place in food production and indigenous cultural heritage. Students will gain an understanding of natural environment and the need for sustainable management practices particularly in relation to food production. Indigenous food production techniques will be contrasted with contemporary techniques evaluating how sustainable practices can be improved. The subject will include co-lectures from a range of scholars, elders and industry leaders providing students with in-depth experiences, perspectives and knowledge.

Development of students’ academic skill is embedded in this subject through ensuring assessment tasks will utilise and apply academic skills acquired in other subjects in the Diploma in General Studies Extended Program.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Engage with and develop knowledge of Indigenous culture, history and identity
  • Understand the ways in which Indigenous history, identity and culture connect with the land and environment
  • Understand and evaluate changing food production from traditional cultures to contemporary practices
  • Identify and analyse Indigenous contributions to knowledge in scientific and environmental practices
  • Understand why some social and environment problems require interdisciplinary forms of critical thinking
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate the connection between indigenous cultures, the land, environment and sustainability in a variety of media to a wide range of audiences

Generic skills

  • The capacity for independent thought critical thought and inquiry
  • The ability to engage in self-directed learning
  • Enhanced ability to communicate ideas effectively in both written and oral formats
  • Collaborative skills and the ability to work as part of a team
  • Enhanced appreciation of the need for sustainable practices

Last updated: 31 January 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: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Individual Essay Proposal

  • 300 words
Week 410%

Critical Reflection

  • 600 words
Week 620%

Individual Essay

  • 1200 words
Week 1130%

Group Presentation

  • 10 minutes (total)
Week 1210%

Examination

  • 1.5 hours
During the examination period30%
Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance and regular participationN/A

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Dookie)
    Contact hours3 hours of lectures/workshops per week 8 x 3 hours field trips/guest presentations
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.

Last updated: 31 January 2024