Unit aim
Introduces students to Australia, Asia and the World through a study of the historical, cultural, social and political implications of Australia in a globally interconnected world. Through an emphasis on contextual and cultural literacy, students orient themselves as citizens of the world.
Unit content
Module 1: Contexts and core concepts
Topic 1. A citizen of the world
Topic 2. Identity, values and worldviews
Topic 3. Cultural literacy
Module 2: Global connections: Australia in the world - the world in Australia
Topic 4. Colonialism: The world and Australia
Topic 5. Legacies of white Australia: Race, culture and 'the other'
Topic 6. Globalisation and borders post September 11
Topic 7. Cultural values, justice and human rights
Module 3: Situating Australia: Australia in Asia - Asia in Australia
Topic 8. The construction of Asia
Topic 9. Asia in Australia: Belonging, identity and representation
Topic 10. Australia in Asia: Tourism, storytelling and representation
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
GA1: Intellectual rigour,
GA2: Creativity,
GA3: Ethical practice,
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline,
GA5: Lifelong learning,
GA6: Communication and social skills,
GA7: Cultural competence| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 |
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| 1 | demonstrate critical cultural literacy through knowledge and understanding of the complexity and meanings of cultural values and difference | | | | Knowledge of a discipline | | Communication and social skills | Cultural competence |
| 2 | contextualise historical forces involving 'Asia' and the world that shape contemporary Australian society and culture | | | | Knowledge of a discipline | | | Cultural competence |
| 3 | evaluate core issues and themes regarding the interconnections between Australia, Asia and the world | | | | | | Communication and social skills | Cultural competence |
| 4 | critically evaluate the media in relation to Australia and Asia | | | | Knowledge of a discipline | | Communication and social skills | Cultural competence |
| 5 | understand the significance of national and cultural identity. | | | | Knowledge of a discipline | | Communication and social skills | Cultural competence |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- demonstrate critical cultural literacy through knowledge and understanding of the complexity and meanings of cultural values and difference
- GA4:
Knowledge of a discipline
- GA6:
Communication and social skills
- GA7:
Cultural competence
- contextualise historical forces involving 'Asia' and the world that shape contemporary Australian society and culture
- GA4:
Knowledge of a discipline
- GA7:
Cultural competence
- evaluate core issues and themes regarding the interconnections between Australia, Asia and the world
- GA6:
Communication and social skills
- GA7:
Cultural competence
- critically evaluate the media in relation to Australia and Asia
- GA4:
Knowledge of a discipline
- GA6:
Communication and social skills
- GA7:
Cultural competence
- understand the significance of national and cultural identity.
- GA4:
Knowledge of a discipline
- GA6:
Communication and social skills
- GA7:
Cultural competence
Prescribed texts
Prescribed texts may change in future study periods.