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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Study within the humanities aims to create an understanding of what it means to be human in today's society by developing an awareness of culture, society and personal identity. In this unit students are introduced to key concepts within the humanities through examination of a range of topics, such as the media, politics, ethics, language and Australian history. This introductory unit provides a framework for students proceeding to undergraduate courses which include studies in the humanities.
UPU0004 utilises both face-to-face and electronic delivery of materials, activities and assessments.
Must be enrolled in course type 23, 30
Unit equivalent to UPU0004
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
| Term 5 | 8 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | 8 x 3 hour seminar |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | On-line tests | 30% |
| Essay | Research Summary and Final Essay | 70% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | On-line tests | 30% |
| Essay | Research Summary and Final Essay | 70% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Study within the humanities aims to create an understanding of what it means to be human in today's society by developing an awareness of culture, society and personal identity. In this unit students are introduced to key concepts within the humanities through examination of a range of topics, such as the media, politics, ethics, language and Australian history. This introductory unit provides a framework for students proceeding to undergraduate courses which include studies in the humanities.
UPU0004 utilises both face-to-face and electronic delivery of materials, activities and assessments.
Must be enrolled in course type 23, 30
Unit equivalent to UPU0004
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture | 13 x 1 hour lecture |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | 13 x 2 hour tutorial |
| Term 5 | 8 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | 8 x 3 hour seminar |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | On-line tests | 30% |
| Essay | Research Summary and Final Essay | 70% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | On-line tests | 30% |
| Essay | Research Summary and Final Essay | 70% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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