Suspension and/or Discontinuation Details

CST 120 is not available for new enrolments effective 2025. Contact askUOW for further information.

Subject description

The central goal of this subject is the development of cultural and social literacy and an understanding of the influence of power, authority, identity, gender, technology and globalisation. Focusing on the mundane aspects of everyday life from the celebration of Australia Day to putting out the rubbish, this subject draws … For more content click the Read More button below.

Equivalence

MACS120 - The Culture of Everyday Life

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Engagement hours

Contact hours:2hr lecture, 1hr Tutorial

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of key questions and concepts relating to the study of culture and society (assignment 3).
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of the critical vocabulary used in the study of culture and society (assignment 2 and 3).
3.
Demonstrate the skills required to research an issue in the study of culture and society and communicate it in writing and orally (assignment 1, 2 and 3).
4.
Demonstrate cognitive skills to critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesize knowledge in the study of culture and society and communicate it to others (assignment 1 and 2).
5.
Demonstrate reflective skills in thinking about and applying knowledge of the study of culture and society (assignment 3).

Assessment details

Reflection
Essay
Take Home Exam

Textbook information

No prescribed textbooks for this subject.

Contact details

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