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Course code: 0002 * Gippsland campus * HECS fees applicable * Attendance optional.
The aims of the Bachelor of Arts degree are to give students opportunities to study and appreciate the culture, history, literature, languages, politics and institutions of societies. The construction of major and minor sequences enables students to make specialised studies of various disciplines and interdisciplinary programs.
The Bachelor of Arts is recognised by the Victorian Public Service Board, Commonwealth Public Service Board and the Directorate of School Education.
All applicants should satisfy Tertiary Entrance Requirements (TER) as outlined in the section on entry requirements in this book.
All applicants should be willing to undertake a normal initial work load of at least twenty-four points a year by distance education. Distance education students should note that this may have implications regarding eligibility for Austudy or similar schemes. In later years of the course the normal work load will be thirty-two points per year, but there is scope to vary this under some circumstances.
There are no compulsory attendance requirements in the degree structure, and it is possible to complete the entire course without attending the campus. Despite this, any students intending to include electives in psychology should note that compulsory attendance at some weekend schools is required for these subjects.
The
course of study is normally five years by distance education. In order to
complete the Bachelor of Arts a student must:
(a) complete appropriate subjects within the course to gain at least 144 but
not more than 162 points;
(b) complete subjects equivalent to at least ninety-two points within the
School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences;
(c) complete a minimum of eight and a maximum of ten first-level subjects,
including three arts sequences from the School of Humanities, Communications
and Social Sciences; (A first-level sequence is a pair of first-level subjects
which usually form the first part of a major or minor.)
(d) complete at least one major and one minor from the School of Humanities,
Communications and Social Sciences; (A major will comprise at least fifty-two
but not more than seventy-six points in one discipline, normally including a
first-level sequence and at least sixteen points at second level and
twenty-four points at third level. A minor sequence will comprise at least
twenty-eight points, normally spanning either first and second level or second
and third-level subjects.)
(e) undertake additional subjects to complete the minimum 144 points needed for
the degree. This may include a second major or a second minor from disciplines
offered either within the school or from another department or school.
A course plan for the Bachelor of Arts may look like the one depicted below if all elective subjects are taken within arts disciplines. There is considerable flexibility in the study program to allow each student to design his or her own study program, subject to completion of pre-requisites and in consultation with a course adviser.
First semester |
Second semester | |
Year 1 |
Arts major sequence(first level); Arts minor sequence (first level) |
Arts major sequence (first level); Arts minor sequence (first level) |
Year 2 |
Arts sequence (first level); Elective sequence |
Arts sequence (first level); Elective sequence |
Year 3 |
Arts major sequence; Arts minor sequence |
Arts major sequence; Elective subject |
Year 4 |
Arts major sequence; Elective subject |
Arts major sequence; Arts minor sequence |
Year 5 |
Arts major sequence; Elective subject |
Arts elective; Elective subject |
Students may choose to use the arts elective plus two general electives to
build the minor into a second major.
The School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences offers a subject designed to assist students in developing skills for university study. GSC1611 (Understanding university learning) may be taken as a level-one elective at any stage in the course, but it is recommended that students wishing to complete this subject do so in their first year of study. This subject has a foundation core which deals with the basic practice of university scholarship. The core comprises theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas: reading, writing, oral presentation, critical thinking, learning processes for classroom and resource-base teaching and the use of libraries and other information systems. Students are required to complete the core and to select four options for further study from the following: advanced use of libraries and information systems, specialised essay and report writing for humanities and social sciences, on-campus and full-time study, off-campus and part-time study, succeeding in examinations and use of computer-based technologies, especially word processing. Details of this subject are included under the section 'Initial enrolment' on the following pages.
The following humanities and social sciences majors/minors are available for inclusion in the Bachelor of Arts:
Australian studies is an interdisciplinary minor available within the arts degree. The minor enables students to develop a broad understanding of Australian cultures, lifestyles and societies. Students wishing to complete the minor will undertake four of the following subjects, noting that prerequisites may apply.
This is a minor sequence of interdisciplinary subjects introducing students to community issues in postmodern contexts. These subjects aim at exposing students to current debates about the meaning, nature and outlook of communities. Students wishing to complete the minor will undertake four of the following subjects, noting that prerequisites may apply.
*Compulsory for minor.
Scholarship concerning gender as a social construct has become an established field of study over the last twenty years. The analysis and critique of culturally shaped attitudes and behaviours have been successfully developed and expanded into the humanities and social sciences curriculum largely through the work of feminist scholars, in courses developed from a women-centred perspective. The multidisciplinary major and a minor sequence in gender studies evolves from this scholarship to offer a developing critique and understanding of both masculinities and femininities. Drawing on feminist, malestream and poststructuralist theorising of gender, the subjects offered investigate gender relations as a collective social issue. Particular attention will be paid to gender and power in social, historical, political and representational frameworks as they are understood through differences in class, ethnicity and sexual orientation. The group includes subjects offered at all levels of the degree. Students should complete twelve points at first level, sixteen points at second level and twenty-four points at third level. As this major is interdisciplinary it is highly recommended that students undertake at least twenty-four points at first-level. Students wishing to complete a minor must undertake two second-level subjects and two third-level subjects including GSS3101. Note that prerequisites will apply for upper-level subjects within both the major and minor sequences.
*Compulsory subject for major.
The history-politics sequence is designed to build up a significant body of knowledge on the history and politics of Europe, Australia, Asia and the major world powers. The history-politics major packages a range of subjects which will give students a high level of academic competence in the study of continuity and change in human society, and a deeper understanding of the nature of the past and the modern world. Students intending to complete a major in history-politics must complete the first-level sequence in global and regional studies, and will then complete sixteen points at second level and twenty-four points at third level. Students wishing to complete a minor must undertake two first-level subjects and two second-level subjects.
*COMPULSORY FOR
MAJOR.
Students may also have GSC2806 (Koorie archaeology) accredited towards the
history-politics major.
The Indonesian major includes both the study of a culture through its language, and the development of more generalist skills used in the acquisition of a new language. First-level subjects aim to develop a tolerance for difference and an interest in alternative ways of expressing the world while providing a framework for carrying out basic communication tasks such as negotiating purchases, providing personal information, and setting appointments. The second-level sequence continues with communicative tasks but extends this study into more thematic work looking at aspects of modern and traditional life in Indonesia. At the third level, students are expected to contribute more of their own opinion on a variety of issues while being sensitive to and aware of the diversity of Indonesian views. In addition to the core language program there are two higher level subjects, 'Media massa' and 'Seni drama'. These are specialist subjects designed for more intensive use of the Indonesian language in a specific field. These subjects can act as bridging subjects between study within a language program and a main stream study program in an Indonesian university. Students from Indonesia are also encouraged to enrol in these subjects. Students at all levels are encouraged to be involved with Indonesian community activities and with events centred on Southeast Asia wherever this is possible. Students, in turn, will have the opportunity to integrate these experiences into assignments and activities during their study. Study in Indonesia is also encouraged through accredited courses and scholarships are available for both language study and main stream study programs at Indonesian universities. Students undertaking an Indonesian major must complete fifty-two points, including twelve points at first level, sixteen points at second level, and twenty-four points at third level. Students wishing to complete a minor must undertake two first-level subjects and two second-level subjects.
*COMPULSORY FOR MAJOR.
+NOT OFFERED BY DISTANCE EDUCATION IN 2000
The journalism sequence will equip students with a range of journalism skills and knowledge appropriate for flexible application in a variety of employment settings. The skills and knowledge developed are those required by journalists (or those using journalism skills) for the future. The major sequence is only available within the Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) and a specialisation sequence is available in the Bachelor of Arts (Communication). Minor sequences may be attempted in the Bachelor of Arts subject to availability of places.
Students in the Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) must complete all compulsory subjects, while those in other degrees seeking to complete a journalism minor should complete GSC1902 and GSC1903 and any two of GSC2903, GSC2907, GSC3901 and GSC3903, unless otherwise specified in the course regulations.
Koorie studies is an interdisciplinary major offering a range of subjects that are designed to introduce students to the historical, social and political aspects of Koorie society. The major will provide an understanding of the relationships between Indiginous Australians and the dominant society as well as developing students with a sound knowledge and sensitivity to work within Aboriginal communities. Students completing a Koorie studies major must complete fifty-two points including twelve points at first level, sixteen points at second level and twenty-four points at third level. Students wishing to complete a minor will normally complete two first-level subjects and two second-level subjects.
Mass communications is an interdisciplinary major offering a range of subjects designed to equip students with specialised but flexible skills in describing and analysing the organisation, processes, diverse uses and effects of 'traditional' and 'new' mass communications technologies (print, electronic, film and digital) as these are integral components of modern societies. The emphasis is on how media are a part of the way the social relations between individuals and between groups are organised and pursued, rather than on media as picturing these relations and related issues. The major will provide an understanding of the practical operation of mass communication media as well as their social and cultural dimensions, considering the audiences, producers and policy-makers involved. Students will be equipped with skills in utilising language, image and media delivery systems to communicate effectively. Students completing a mass communications major must complete fifty-two points including twelve points at first level, sixteen points at second level and twenty-four points at third level. Students must complete all of the compulsory subjects. To complete a minor, students must complete four of the compulsory subjects.
*COMPULSORY FOR MAJOR.
Psychology is concerned with a wide range of phenomena including remembering and forgetting, thinking, problem solving, learning, the acquisition of skills, language, seeing and hearing, decision making, verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and emotions. It is also concerned with the practical and ethical applications of psychology research to the profession. While the major focus is on people, animals are also studied because they are of interest in their own right. Monash undergraduate psychology embraces all of these topics at each of the campuses. Students wishing to complete an Australian Psychological Society (APS) accredited major must undertake ten subjects (sixty points) comprising of two at first-level, three at second-level and five at third-level. Students wishing to complete a minor must complete four subjects (24 points) comprising of two at first-level and two at second-level.
*COMPULSORY CORE SUBJECTS
Sociology is the study of people and the relationships they enter into as members of various social institutions. Students who undertake studies in sociology will be equipped with a broad range of skills including the ability to analyse and interpret data to enable policy development and the theoretical understanding of issues. Students will also have the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people, and will also develop sensitivity to broad social issues and the ability to recognise and respond to community and social issues. Students undertaking a major will complete fifty-two points, including twelve points at first level, sixteen points at second-level and twenty-four points at third level. Students wishing to complete a minor will normally complete two first-level subjects and two second-level subjects.
*COMPULSORY FOR MAJOR.
The writing major provides a sequence of subjects which will enable students to gain an understanding of a range of contemporary writing practices in the context of cultural and media studies, materialist and feminist frameworks, and analyses of literary and other media forms. Students will become familiar with different kinds of contemporary writing, especially prose forms (eg prose fiction, feature articles, film and TV scripts, reviewing, travel writing, autobiography, biography and the essay), and acquire detailed knowledge of a range of techniques associated with contemporary cultural production. At second and, more fully, at third level students will be able to reflect critically upon their own practices while developing and applying skills and techniques through individual and collaborative projects. Students completing a major in writing will complete fifty-two points including twelve points at first level, sixteen points at second level, and twenty-four points at third level. Students must complete all of the compulsory subjects and two of GSC2407 (Authorship and writing), GSC2406 (Women's writing) or GSC2405 (Contemporary fiction). Students wishing to complete a writing minor will complete between twenty-eight and thirty-two points, including GSC3421 (Writing 1: techniques).
*COMPULSORY FOR MAJOR.
Students may also complete study sequences in the following disciplines offered through the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences:
A number of options exist for studies from other schools on the Gippsland campus. Such programs should be discussed with a course adviser prior to enrolment.
The
flexible learning program makes subjects available to students whose work or
other commitments make it difficult for them to attend regular classes
on-campus. Flexible teaching arrangements are in place and most subjects can be
taken entirely in distance education mode with teaching support via the World
Wide Web. Various forms of on-campus support are also provided.
Subjects can be taken as an elective within the Gippland campus courses or as a
single (non award) subject. Details about the philosophy subjects can be found
on the Philosophy home page on the web:
http//www.arts.monash.edu.au/phil/. For further information contact the
Faculty of Arts, Clayton campus on (03) 9905 2107.
The following subjects are available:
Students entering the degree should normally enrol in four subjects in the first year, two in each semester. Normally, these will all be subjects which do not require prerequisites. The following are only suggested first-year enrolment options:
or
Students with previously completed or partially completed tertiary studies should complete an application for credit transfer to apply for credits and exemptions. The onus is on the student to provide course records and details of course content and duration (including extracts from relevant handbooks). Students in this category are advised to complete a course plan prior to commencement of study to ensure they will complete the major/s or minor they intend. Students may be granted up to a maximum of ninety-two points of credits/exemptions. As a general rule, credits will not be granted for studies completed more than ten years prior to the date of enrolment in the current course.
For more detailed information, contact the administrative officers, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, telephone (03) 5122 6339 or (03) 9902 6339, email HUMASS.info@arts.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the admissions officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria, 3842, by 24 September 1999 to be considered for a first-round offer.
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