Introduction
Understanding this Region is an interdisciplinary foundation unit which will provide you with a regional, national and international understanding of this part of the world, focusing on its unique and complex nature. You will be introduced to Australian history, to Indigenous matters both historical and contemporary, to Asian studies, and to Australias neighbours and closest relationships in the region. In addition, you will be encouraged to reflect on what you think Australias region is, and to develop an awareness of how identities in this region have influenced one another. You will become familiar with the breadth of study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and learn how various disciplines approach the same topic from different perspectives
Summary
| Unit name | Understanding this Region |
| Unit code | HAA001 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Languages|History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Taufiq Tanasaldy |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Foundation or Enabling |
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of this region.
- demonstrate an understanding of how contemporary experience is shaped by the regions history.
- appreciate the diverse cultural and historical interpretations of this region.
- demonstrate a range of academic skills, including research, communication and academic writing skills; the ability to summarise and evaluate materials; to take accurate notes; adhere to conventions of written english (word choice, grammar and spelling); and acknowledge sources.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | The teaching in this unit will be undertaken through weekly recorded lectures accessed via MyLO (Weeks 1-13) and weekly tutorials (Weeks 1-13). There are no on-campus lectures in this unit. You will access recorded lectures each week via MyLO. All students are expected to attend one 50-minute tutorial each week. Please check the time and venue in MyTimetable. |
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| Assessment | Essay Preparation Exercise (20%)|Lecture and Reading Summaries (20%)|Three online quizzes (30%)|Written Report (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
The main teaching materials are available online within the MyLO site for this unit. |
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| Recommended | The additional or extra sources are provided within the MyLO site of this unit. |
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