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Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast

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Unit name Understanding this Region
Unit code HAA001
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Humanities
Discipline Global Cultures and Languages|History and Classics
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About Census Dates

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of this region.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of how contemporary experience is shaped by the regions history.
  3. Appreciate the diverse cultural and historical interpretations of this region.
  4. 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.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus:  1 hour web-based recorded lecture and 1 hour tutorial per week.

Off Campus:  1 hour web-based recorded lecture and 1 hour web-based discussion list participation per week

Assessment

Task 1: Online Quizzes (3 x 10%; total 30%)

Task 2: Lecture and Reading Summaries, 500 words (20%)

Task 3: Essay Preparation Exercise, 500 words (20%)

Task 4: Written Report, 500 words (30%)

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