Knowledge, Learning and Culture (EDUC20065)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Through practical engagement with objects from the University of Melbourne’s diverse cultural collections, in this subject students will explore the relationships between knowledge, culture and learning. Objects may include, for instance, rare books, artworks, archives, historical artifacts, and scientific and technological objects. By engaging in object-based learning, students will critically reflect on the significance, and multiple interpretations, of cultural collections to develop an understanding of how these collections are contested forms of cultural learning. The subject presents key concepts and theories to explore the educational dimensions of the university’s cultural collections, such as settler colonialism, affect, knowledge and power, and critical pedagogy. Through tutorials and assessments, students will develop a critical understanding of the educational potential of cultural collections, and the political, social and cultural considerations of this potential. 

Intended learning outcomes

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

  • Engage in object-based learning to draw conclusions about the context and significance of cultural collections
  • Critically reflect on the multiple and contested interpretations of, and engagements with, cultural collections
  • Understand the educational dimensions of cultural collections
  • Critically analyse the connections between cultural collections, knowledge and learning
  • Use concepts and theories to critically engage with cultural collections.

Generic skills

This subject will assist students to develop the following set of transferable skills:

  • Problem-solving and analysis
  • Critical thinking
  • Advanced written and oral communication
  • Understanding of real world application of theoretical concepts.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

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Corequisites


Non-allowed subjects


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: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Reflective analysis of cultural collection

  • 1600 words
Mid semester40%

Cultural collection design and analysis

  • 2400 words
End of semester60%

Attendance

Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at all tutorials.		Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorMark Selkrig
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours, 12 hours of lectures and 24 hours of tutorials located in cultural collections on the Parkville campus.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    mark.selkrig@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025