Identity and Culture
Description
Provides an introduction to the sociological and anthropological study of identities and cultures. It examines theories and perspectives of identity, culture and diversity in contemporary Australia and similarly situated countries.
Availability
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2016
- Semester 2 - 2017
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2016
- Semester 2 - 2017
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. An understanding of sociological and anthropological approaches to identities and cultures in contemporary Australia.
2. An ability to analyse and deal critically with different viewpoints on cultural life in Australia.
3. An ability to understand the complexity and diversity of Australian cultural forms and identities.
4. Skills in writing an academic essay, in reading critically and in doing research.
Content
Course content may include:
- Theories of identity
- Identities and social movements
- Belief in contemporary Australia
- Key moments of cultural change
- Cultural diversity
- Class, occupation and identity
- Gender and identity.
- Sexuality and identity
- Race, ethnicity and identity
- Nationalism, multiculturalism and identity
- Mediated and social identities
Assumed Knowledge
40 units of study at 1000 level.
Assessment Items
Essay: Essay
In Term Test: Take Home Exam
Quiz: Online Quizzes
Contact Hours
Callaghan and Ourimbah
Lecture
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
NB: Lectures/Tutorials may be delivered face to face, in a block or online
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term