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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Teaching and Learning office

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.

  • Unit Title

    Humanities

  • Unit Code

    UPU0004

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Study within the humanities aims to create an understanding of what it means to be human in todays society by developing awareness of culture, society and personal identity. This unit introduces key concepts within the humanities and provides a framework for students proceeding to undergraduate courses which include studies in the humanities. Students are required to select and complete a project in a field of academic study in the humanities best suited to their intended undergraduate course.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

UPU0004 utilises a blended delivery mode which includes both face-to-face and electronic delivery of materials, activities and assessments.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded UTC0004

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate ability in a range of communications and writing appropriate to the humanities.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental roles within the humanities of language, religion, law, history, philosophy and fine arts.
  3. Demonstrate research, analysis and interpretation skills through the completion of a project in one of the following fields of study: language, religion, law, history, philosophy or fine arts.
  4. Evaluate the impact of the humanities in problem-solving and decision-making in society.
  5. Explain the role of the study of humanities in society and understanding of the unit's key concepts including humanism, the human condition and the humanities.
  6. Identify and appropriately utilise research methods used in social research and the acquisition of reliable knowledge.
  7. Understand the role of critical and systematic thinking in the humanities.

Unit Content

  1. Actively contributing to a student community of thought on the value of the humanities in today's society.
  2. An outline of the steps required to acquire and order knowledge within the humanities and the construction of models for investigation and research.
  3. Completion of a project appropriate to an area of undergraduate study which will enhance individual understanding and knowledge and demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge and skills in Outcomes 1-6.
  4. Describe and interpret the fundamental roles within the humanities of language, religion, law, history, philosophy and fine arts.
  5. Developing discipline specific language and appropriate selection of communication methods that best represent the different discipline areas within the humanities.
  6. Development of critical and scientific thinking through investigations.
  7. Investigating the role of humanities in society; knowing and understanding the unit's key concepts including humanism, the human condition and the humanities.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Seminars Videos Debates Group work Student-centred discussion groups Independent research and learning activities Self and peer evaluation Collaborative e-Learning activities

Assessment

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalReflective journal50%
ProjectDiscipline specific project50%

Text References

  • Anderson, J., & Poole, M. (1998). Assignment and thesis writing. Brisbane, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Guantlett, D. (2002). Media, gender and identity: An introduction New York: Routledge.
  • Lukinsky, J. (1990). Reflective withdrawal through journal writing. In Mezirow, J and Associates, Fostering critical reflection in adulthood: A guide to transformative and emancipatory learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Warburton, N. (2007). The basics of essay writing. London: Routledge.
  • Fuller, S. (2007). The knowledge book: Key concepts in philosophy, science and culture. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Teaching and Learning office

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.

  • Unit Title

    Humanities

  • Unit Code

    UPU0004

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

Study within the humanities aims to create an understanding of what it means to be human in today's society by developing awareness of culture, society and personal identity. This unit introduces key concepts within the humanities and provides a framework for students proceeding to undergraduate courses which include studies in the humanities. Students are required to select and complete a project in a field of academic study in the humanities best suited to their intended undergraduate course.

Non Standard Timetable Requirements

UPU0004 utilises a blended delivery mode which includes both face-to-face and electronic delivery of materials, activities and assessments.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded UTC0004

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate ability in a range of communications and writing appropriate to the humanities.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental roles within the humanities of language, religion, law, history, philosophy and fine arts.
  3. Demonstrate research, analysis and interpretation skills through the completion of a project in one of the following fields of study: language, religion, law, history, philosophy or fine arts.
  4. Evaluate the impact of the humanities in problem-solving and decision-making in society.
  5. Explain the role of the study of humanities in society and understanding of the unit's key concepts including humanism, the human condition and the humanities.
  6. Identify and appropriately utilise research methods used in social research and the acquisition of reliable knowledge.
  7. Understand the role of critical and systematic thinking in the humanities.

Unit Content

  1. Actively contributing to a student community of thought on the value of the humanities in today's society.
  2. An outline of the steps required to acquire and order knowledge within the humanities and the construction of models for investigation and research.
  3. Completion of a project appropriate to an area of undergraduate study which will enhance individual understanding and knowledge and demonstrate acquisition of the knowledge and skills in Outcomes 1-6.
  4. Describe and interpret the fundamental roles within the humanities of language, religion, law, history, philosophy and fine arts.
  5. Developing discipline specific language and appropriate selection of communication methods that best represent the different discipline areas within the humanities.
  6. Development of critical and scientific thinking through investigations.
  7. Investigating the role of humanities in society; knowing and understanding the unit's key concepts including humanism, the human condition and the humanities.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Seminars Videos Debates Group work Student-centred discussion groups Independent research and learning activities Self and peer evaluation Collaborative e-Learning activities

Assessment

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 Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalReflective journal50%
ProjectDiscipline specific project50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
JournalReflective journal50%
ProjectDiscipline specific project50%

Text References

  • Lukinsky, J. (1990). Reflective withdrawal through journal writing. In Mezirow, J and Associates, Fostering critical reflection in adulthood: A guide to transformative and emancipatory learning. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Warburton, N. (2007). The basics of essay writing. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
  • Anderson, J., & Poole, M. (1998). Assignment and thesis writing. Brisbane, Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Guantlett, D. (2002). Media, gender and identity: An introduction. New York, NY: Routledge.
  • Fuller, S. (2007). The knowledge book: Key concepts in philosophy, science and culture. Montreal, Canada: McGill-Queen's University Press.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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