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FSP015 - Australian Histories, Institutions and Cultures

2024

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

International Pathways

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

This unit introduces students to Australian society through the critical exploration of histories, institutions and cultures. Through a series of inquiry-based learning activities students will explore the key events, values and issues that have shaped Australia. Students will learn about the nation's key systems and institutions, dominant cultural practices and the values/ideas that shape these. Through the lens of contemporary issues students will explore the way in which power, privilege, inequality and cultural identity shapes Australia, and the experiences of those who live here. This unit is also designed to develop students' preparedness for tertiary education with particular attention paid to developing students' skills and confidence in relation to critical thinking, research and tutorial discussions.

Important Information

This unit is only available to students enrolled in ZFSP02 International Foundation Studies Program.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Describe key historical events and reflect on how the past influences modern Australian society.
2.	Explain some of the key ideas that have shaped Australia such as democracy, equality and human rights
3.	Demonstrate an understanding of key Australian Institutions
4.	Critically reflect on how key events, ideas and institutions shape the experiences of people in Australia, particularly in relation to culture, identify, privilege and inequality
5.	Develop and demonstrate independent learning, collaboration and communication skills through active participation in tutorial discussions, student led learning seminars and group collaboration tasks.
6.	Plan, undertake and present basic research at a pre-university level

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Presentation 10 mins	10%	1,5,6
2.	Written Reflection 600 words	20%	1,2,5
3.	Participation and Preparation Activities (equivalent to 800 words)	10%	5,6
4.	Student Led Seminar (40min)	20%	4,5,6
5.	Inquiry Based Project Part A - 500 words	10%	1,2,3,4,5,6
6.	Inquiry Based Project ¿ Final Submission ¿ 1500 words	30%	1,2,3,4,5,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2024	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Waterfront Darwin	OLS

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