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Global Diasporas, Hellenic Cultures (HIST30077)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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Global Diasporas, Hellenic Cultures brings students into contact with the diversity of diaspora histories, theories, and experiences across the globe. It introduces students to the global spread of Greek culture and the role Hellenism has played in fostering notions of civic responsibility. Whilst the formation of a global Greek diaspora is deployed as a foundational case study, the subject asks to what extent this archetypical diaspora – which holds a significant place in cosmopolitan Melbourne – serves as a useful analytical framing for understanding other migrations and displacements.
To this end other global diasporic cultures are also examined which may include Italian, Lebanese, African, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, and Indigenous diasporas. Yoking together the discipline of History with a range of related scholarly fields that examine the phenomenon of diasporisation, students are familiarised with an assortment of insights and methodologies that will act as a guide to understanding histories and contemporary realities of movement and cultural exchange. Providing a vantage point to understand how diasporas connect our streets, suburbs, and cities to global networks, the subject prepares students to negotiate their place as informed participants in, and leaders of, tangible social change in a super-diverse world.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Gain a deep understanding of the Greek diaspora in a historical context
- Reflect critically on histories of dispersion and migration, model minority discourses, multiculturalism and cosmopolitanism
- Demonstrate an understanding of global migrations, diaspora cultures and global citizenship
- Analyse primary and secondary sources in constructing historical arguments
- Demonstrate an ability to communicate diasporic culture in writing and orally.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply acquired knowledge and critical thinking skills in contexts such as workplaces and communities
- Engage with new ideas and perspectives
- Consider multiple viewpoints in a responsible and ethical manner
- Work productively in diverse groups
- Develop time management and planning skills.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Short Essay on Global Greek Diasporas
| Week 6 | 25% |
Digital Mapping Project on Diasporas in Global Cities
| Week 10 | 25% |
Global Diasporas Research Essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andonis Piperoglou Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours: A 2.5 hour seminar every week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available online.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- 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 (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- 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: 31 January 2024