Subject description
Why does race matter now? In a progressive, multicultural country such as Australia we highly value equality and therefore believe that racial heritage should not influence peoples opportunities. Yet it does. In this subject students will develop an understanding of the intellectual history of race thinking, how it has shaped … For more content click the Read More button below.
Equivalence
CST 370 - Race and Culture
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact hours:1 hr lecture, 2 hr tutorial
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the key questions and concepts in cultural studies.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding how cultural studies has developed as a discipline and how it relates to other areas of study.
3.
Exhibit the skills required to research an issue in cultural studies and to communicate it in writing and orally.
4.
Demonstrate cognitive skills to critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in cultural studies and communicate it to others.
5.
Apply a coherent body of knowledge in cultural studies to the analysis of a specific moment of cultural contestation.
Assessment details
Mini Essay
Reflections on lecture activities
Presentation
Short film (3-4 mins) and exegetical or explanatory document
Textbook information
Contact details
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