Advanced Humanities Research H (8934.5)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Undergraduate Honours Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate critical understanding of the fundamental philosophical, methodological and ethical issues involved in undertaking humanities research at the Honours level;
2. Demonstrate improved skills and confidence in the close reading and analysis of complex theoretical texts in the humanities;
3. Reflect critically on their own research practice, and place it within its broader theoretical context; and
4. Demonstrate skills in, and understanding of, the process of undertaking research in the humanities.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
NoneCorequisites
Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Arts and Design Honours 298JAIncompatible units
8180 Advanced Humanities Research H (6cps)Equivalent units
8180 Advanced Humanities Research H (6cps)Assumed knowledge
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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.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
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
