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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2006: Bachelor of Arts (Popular Culture) - Commencing Semester 1

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Students Commencing Semester 1, 2006

  • This enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements. Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with the Program Adviser.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult their Program Adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • For detailed program information, please refer to the Program Structure.
  • Course offerings may change without notice. Consult the Course Schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2006

AUS120 The TeXt Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies
CMN110 Australian Media Industries: Introduction to Communication Studies
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Semester 2, 2006

AUS100 History of Australian popular culture: The twentieth century and beyond
INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Semester 1, 2007

Select 3 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS220 Research Project in Australian Studies
AUS250 Riots and Rebellions: Conflicts in Australian History *
AUS290 Upfront: A History of Film and Live Performance in Australia
An elective course
Plus select 1 course from the chosen minor in: (refer to Note 5)
- Creative Writing
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Social and Community Studies
- Sociology
- Studies in Art and Design
- Marketing or Tourism ( Faculty of Business)

Semester 2, 2007

Select 3 courses from:
AUS220 Research Project in Australian Studies
AUS225 Life and Death in the City: From Settlement to Federation *
AUS290 Upfront: A History of Film in Australia
AUS291 Otherlands: Myths and Legends from Homer to Disney *
An elective course
Plus select 1 course from the chosen minor

Semester 1, 2008

Select 3 courses from:
AUS211 Eve of Destruction: War Propaganda of the Twentieth Century
AUS212 The Box: History of Australian Television Culture *
AUS220 Research Project in Australian Studies
AUS230 Talking History: Memory and the Past *
AUS265 Walking Sites: Cultural Heritage Tours *
An elective course
Plus 1 course from the chosen minor

Semester 2, 2008

Select 3 courses from:
AUS210 The Lie of the Land
AUS220 Research Project in Australian Studies
AUS222 Sports Media *
AUS235 Internship in Environment and Heritage *
AUS260 Coast to Coast: Mystery, Crime and Writing the City *
AUS285 Wonderworlds *
An elective course
Plus 1 course from the chosen minor

Notes
  1. Electives may be any course from any faculty (maximum of 4).
  2. Students must complete at least 8 advanced courses in Australian and Cultural Studies.
  3. Students may complete no more than 10 introductory level courses.
  4. Prerequisites may apply for some advanced courses.
  5. The chosen minor may include either Marketing or Tourism from the Business faculty. Students interested in this option should contact the Program Adviser.

* This course is only available in this semester from 2006 to 2008