Advanced Humanities Research H (8934.5)

Required texts

1) Weekly readings accessible via  the unit's Reading List

Please see the list of weekly readings in the timetable of activities above, and in the reproduction of the same material in our reading list, which is located on the unit's canvas site. 

2) Jenny L. Davis, How Artifacts Afford: The Power and Politics of Everyday Things (MIT Press, 2020).

We wil read roughly half of Davis's book in class and you are recommended to read the whole. It will be available as an e-book for loan via the UC library:

https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/esmov/alma991004830269603996

Use the "E-book Central" link, which allows us unlimited access, in preference to the "Ebsco Host" one, which requires an additional password and is limited to one copy. You can also obtain the text in hard-back or e-book via various online sources listed at: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/how-artifacts-afford-9780262044110

3) Matthew Allen, Smart Thinking: Skills for Critical Understanding and Writing, 2nd Ed. (OUP, 2004)

This is a powerful introduction to informal logic. It is surprisingly straightforward, once you realise what it involves, though the impact on the clarity of your paragraphs and even sentences can be profound. We will read the whole book. You will find it widely available in paper and e-book, and in some places second hand. The library has some copies too.

https://library.canberra.edu.au/permalink/61ARL_CNB/gsnlmj/alma991000532389703996

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

All assessable items must be submitted or performed. Failure to do so will result in an NC (Fail) grade being awarded for the unit.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Attendance at seminars is expected. Discussion-based learning is key to the development of the learning outcomes associated with this unit.

Required IT skills

General computing skills are required. 

In-unit costs

None

Work placement, internships or practicums

N/A

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