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Undergraduate Handbook 2009 - Faculty of Arts Areas of Study

Anthropology - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Political and Social Inquiry

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

Anthropology is the study of cultural diversity and the diversity of human expression through space and time.

Anthropologists are concerned with their own society, but only as one among many. When anthropology seeks to understand economics, politics, religion, violence, child-rearing or art, it aims eventually at a broad comparative knowledge which does not assume that the contemporary Western expressions are the most important, or even the most revealing, in the quest for an understanding of human cultures and societies. In fact, anthropologists have been led to examine in detail societies which are very different from their own, where ideas about beauty, morality, authority and dignity vary markedly from those with which they are familiar.

Anthropology's comparative approach to understanding humanity is becoming increasingly important. In recent years, there has been a growth of major social and political movements throughout the world in which people are stressing a sense of community, shared identity and assertions of difference on the basis of factors such as ethnicity, sexuality, gender and status as indigenous peoples, which cut across national boundaries. At the same time, many people are expressing concerns for social justice issues, environmental degradation and so on. Anthropology is a vital discipline because of its emphasis on the importance of cultural difference in these diverse expressions of humanity.

Those who qualify as anthropologists, after undergraduate and graduate studies, may be in a position to engage in first-hand research, become advisers or consultants to industry, government and non-government organisations on a diverse range of matters, and teach. But our principal aim is to impart to all our students, regardless of the occupations they hope to pursue, an informed and culturally-sensitive awareness of their involvement in their own and other societies and cultures.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year level sequence in Anthropology consists of ANY1010 and ANY1020 or a first-semester, first-year Politics or Sociology unit, and ANY1020.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units below. Students can take up to 12 points of elective units as part of the major in Anthropology.

Units

First-year level

or

Second/Third-year levelPrerequisites for ANY units are as follows:

Core Units

Students must complete at least 24 points of core units chosen from the following:

* Not offered from 2004.

Electives

NB: Students can take up to 12 points of elective units as part of the major in Anthropology.

NB: Some of these electives may require permission from Schools as students may not have completed first-year sequences in the appropriate disciplines.

Contact details

Email psi@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/psi

Enquiries (Clayton): room W1017, West Wing, Menzies building; +61 3 9905 2443

Enquiries (Caulfield): room H5.31, building H; Telephone +61 3 9903 2378.

 

Archaeology and ancient history

Offered by the School of Historical Studies

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant degrees

• 2429 Diploma in Arts (Archaeology and Ancient History)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Archaeology and ancient history is the study and reconstruction of past societies and their evolution. This major considers material culture (art, architecture, ceramics, objects of daily use) together with social structure, religious beliefs and cultural philosophy. The study of ancient literature and documentary evidence is stressed. The focus is on the study of the cultures of Egypt, Minoan Crete, Mycenaean Greece and Classical Greece, the Estruscans and Rome. Other cultures encountered are Assyria, Babylon, Persia and the early city-states of the Near East.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence in archaeology and ancient history consists of the units AAH1010 and AAH1020.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below and including AAH3950 and preferably AAH2230/AAH3230.

Units

First-year level

• AAH1010 Ancient civilisation 1
• AAH1020 Ancient civilisation 2

Second/Third-year level

• AAH2210/AAH3210 The Age of empires: Assyria, Babylon and Persia 900 - 331 BCE
• AAH2220/AAH3220 Alexander the Great and his world
• AAH2230/AAH3230 Imperial Egypt and the Mediterranean world
• AAH2250/AAH3250 Israel in the ancient Near East: an archaeological perspective
• AAH2260/AAH3260 Imperial Rome: a study in power and perversion in early empire
• AAH2270/AAH3270 Israel and the ancient near east: Neolithic to middle bronze age, 8500 -1550 BCE
• AAH2280/AAH3280 The archaeology of ancient Greek religion
• AAH2570/AAH3570 Minoans and Mycenaeans
• AAH2580/AAH3580 The middle kingdom in Egypt: From collapse to recovery and foreign rule
• AAH2590/AAH3590 East meets west: The archaeology of the Indian sub-continent
• AAH2800/AAH3800 The golden age of Athens
• AAH2970/AAH3970 The early dynastic period and old kingdom in Egypt, 3050-2150 BCE
• AAH2990/AAH3990 Egypt's golden age and its aftermath
• AAH3240 Archaeology fieldwork in Tuscany
• AAH3950 Kleopatra's Egypt (previously 'Ptolemaic and Roman Egypt')

Contact details

Enquiries to Liisa Williams, Coursework officer, W605, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus

Telephone +61 3 9905 2199

Email liisa.williams@arts.monash.edu.au

 

Asian studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2430 Diploma in Arts (Asian Studies)
• 2431 Diploma in Arts (Chinese Studies)
• 2445 Diploma in Arts (Indonesian Studies)
• 2446 Diploma in Arts (Japanese Studies)
• 2366 Diploma in Languages (Chinese)
• 2370 Diploma in Languages (Indonesian)
• 2372 Diploma in Languages (Japanese)
• 2373 Diploma in Languages (Korean)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics offers a major sequence in Asian studies. The interdisciplinary major is available to all students and has a particular relevance for those studying an Asian language. It enables students to study specific issues across a range of Asian countries, cultures and societies and provides a broad comparative perspective across these areas of study.

The major in Asian studies draws on units not only in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, but also on units offered by most other schools. The units may be:

• broadly Asian-focused
• related exclusively to an individual country or region such as China, Japan, Korea or Southeast Asia
• focused on a specific issue in a discipline such as history, politics, theatre studies, anthropology or English (provided the unit has a strong Asian component or otherwise allows for a marked Asian focus in a significant part of the unit).

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year sequence in Asian studies consists of HSY1050, and HSY1060 or JPS1090.

For the purposes of a minor or major a first-year sequence in Asian studies can be replaced by a first-year sequence in any Asian language or a combination of any Asian language unit and one first-year level Asian studies unit.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units below.

For the purposes of a minor a first-year sequence in Asian studies can be replaced by a first-year sequence in any Asian language or a combination of nay Asian language unit and one first-year level Asian studies unit.

In addition, a minor may include up to two Asian language units (usually at first-year level).

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units below.

For the purposes of a major a first-year sequence in Asian studies can be replaced by a first-year sequence in any Asian language or a combination of any Asian language unit and one first-year level Asian studies unit.

In addition, a minor may include up to three units from an Asian language may be counted towards the major in place of Asian studies units. The Asian studies units that can be replaced with language units will normally be first or second year level units.

Units

First-year level

• HSY1050 Asian civilisations: The cycle of empires
• HSY1060 Asian civilisations: Crisis and transformation
• JPS1090 Understanding contemporary Japan

Second/Third-year level

NOTE: Units marked with this symbol (*) cannot be included in an Arts double degree course. Further, non-Arts units are prohibited for students fulfilling a core Arts requirement, for example, non-Arts units cannot count towards the 96 point Arts core necessary to qualify for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

• ANY3230 Culture and conflict in Indonesia
• ASN2010/ASN3010 Global change and changing identities
• ASN2020/ASN3020 War and memory in the Asia Pacific: Legacies of World War II
• ASN2030/ASN3030 Narratives in a globalising Asia: From oral literature to the modern novel
• ASN2170/ASN3170 Women in Asia: Gender, tradition and modernity
• ASN3071 Theory and research in Asian studies
• CLS2160/CLS3160 Chinese literature and modernity
• DTS2050/DTS3050 Asian theatre
• ECC2500/ECC3500 Imperialism and development in Asia***
• ECC2520/ECC3520 The economic history of Australia in Asian business***
• ECC2550/ECC3550 Business in Asia***
• ECC2890 Economic development of East Asia*
• ENH2710/ENH3710 Orientations: Reading Asia
• FTV2110/FTV3110 Independent cinema in Southeast Asia
• FTV2120/FTV3120 Malaysian cinema
• FTV2670/FTV3670 Asian cinema
• HSY2100/HSY3100 The great divide: Religion and genocide in 20th century India***
• HSY2105/HSY3105 Religion and genocide in 20th century Asia
• HSY2110/HSY3110 Centres of power: Great cities of Asia***
• HSY2140/HSY3140 Faith and power: Islam in history and society
• HSY2190/HSY3190 Modern Indonesia: Nation and State
• HSY2460/HSY3460 The Vietnam war
• HSY2710/HSY3710 The island world of Southeast Asia
• HSY2725/HSY3725 Nationalism and revolution in Southeast Asia
• INS2020 Islam in the Malay world
• JPS2110/JPS3110 Japanese society in the new millennium
• JPS2130/JPS3130 Introduction to Japanese sociolinguistics
• JPS2140/JPS3140 Touring Japanese culture (in Japan in summer semester)
• JPS2150/JPS3150 Japanese culture: Identity and tradition
• JPS2190/JPS3190 Japanese management and the economy
• JPS2530/JPS3530 Japanese language acquisition and use
• JPS2590/JPS3590 Introduction to Japanese linguistics
• JPS2710/JPS3710 Australia-Japan relations
• KOS2010/KOS3010 Korean politics and economy
• KOS2020/KOS3020 Korean society and culture
• MUS2480 Performance studies: Indonesian Gamelan
• MUS3330 Music of North and South India
• MUS3450 Asian performance studies
• MUS2490/MUS3490 Indonesian Gamelan - special studies
• MUS3830 Music of Southeast Asia 1: Indonesia
• MUS3860 Music of Southeast Asia 2: Thailand
• MUS3880 Music of China, Korea and Japan
• PHL2850/PHL3850 Topics in Indian philosophy
• PLT2631/PLT3631 China: Revolution versus pragmatism
• PLT3930 Southeast Asian politics
• RLT2480/RLT3480 The religious quest: Eastern faith and illumination
• VSA2670/VSA3670 Asian cinema**
• VSA3750 Indonesian and Southeast Asian cinema**

** Not offered from 2007.

*** Not offered from 2009.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Australian Indigenous archaeology - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Geography and Environmental Science

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Australian Indigenous archaeology specialises in archaeological studies of Aboriginal Australia and Torres Strait (see also Geography and environmental science area of study entry).

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence in Australian Indigenous Archaeology consists of the units AIA1000 and ANY1010.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units below.

Units

Minor

Core

• AIA1000 World prehistory
• ANY1010 Culture, power, difference: Indigeneity and Australian identity*
• AIA2000/AIA3000 Archaeology of Indigenous Australia

* Prior to 2006 this unit was not listed as part of the AIA discipline - students who completed AIS1010 prior to 2006 may count it toward a minor or major in AIA.

Electives

Choose one of the following:

• AIA2100/AIA3100 Archaeological theories and controversies
• AIA2200/AIA3300 Archaeological field and laboratory methods (summer semester)
• GES3880 Human evolution and environment

Major

• AIA1000 World prehistory
• ANY1010 Culture, power, difference: Indigeneity and Australian identity
• AIA2000/AIA3000 Archaeology of Indigenous Australia
• AIA2100/AIA3100 Archaeological theories and controversies
• AIA2200/AIA3300 Archaeological field and laboratory methods (summer semester)
• AIS2030 Land rights and native title*
• GES3570 Quaternary ecology and ecosystem management
• GES3880 Human evolution and environment

* Not offered from 2008.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S217, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2910

Email geography@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ges

Australian Indigenous studies - Faculty of Arts

Campus availability: Clayton, Gippsland, Off-campus learning

NOTE: This area of study is offered by two separate campuses - there are differences in the units offered in each location.

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters.

* Available to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students.

Clayton - Offered by the Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies

The Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies (CAIS)** offers units that aim to encourage students to understand the past and contemporary experiences of Australian Indigenous peoples. Students will acquire a general knowledge of many different aspects of Australian Indigenous cultures and of how these cultures have undergone change and adaptation. Such understanding will require students to construct critical arguments and analyse topics studied in their historical and contemporary contexts. Units in Australian Indigenous studies aim to assist students to develop a good knowledge base about key issues in Indigenous societies. CAIS offers a first-year sequence and later-year units and students do not necessarily have to chose an AIS unit at first year to make up a minor or major sequence in AIS.

Units offered by Australian Indigenous studies take an interdisciplinary approach to the contemporary experiences of Australian Aborigines by including the study of kinship and political systems in urban and remote societies, and the contrasts between Indigenous and non-Indigenous societies.

The AIS first-year sequence is jointly offered by CAIS and Anthropology and consist of the units ANY1010 (semester 1) and AIS1020 (semester 2). ANY1010 is a collaboratively taught unit delivered by Anthropology. Anthropology is the study of the diversity of human expression through space and time that not only focuses on differences and similarities between societies and cultures, but also on connections and contestations between them. This unit will seek to explore these aspects through focusing on the ongoing relationship between Indigenous and Settler Australians. What is of particular interest to this unit is trying to explore the points of contestation and how this has shaped the position of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in contemporary society. The lectures will consider some of the key historical periods in Indigenous Australia and discuss the way in which anthropology, as a discipline, has been involved in the process of understanding Indigenous relationships to each other and to the land. AIS1020 considers the colonial encounter between Aboriginal people and white Australia. Students will gain an appreciation of the historical context in which relationships between Aborigines and white Australia have developed. The unit focuses on the theoretical, political and legal dimensions of Aboriginal encounters with white Australia and provides students with the knowledge required to undertake further Indigenous studies.

Teaching in the centre includes lectures and small tutorial and seminar groups, which encourage debate and inquiry. Presentations, written summaries and essays incorporate reflective, analytical and oral skills specific to Indigenous studies as well as to the arts degree. A number of Arts faculty units offered in anthropology, Australian studies, geography, history, politics, linguistics, environmental science, sociology, visual culture and women's and gender studies complement units offered in Indigenous studies.

Honours can be undertaken in Australian Indigenous Studies and Combined Honours may also be taken with other disciplines provided that all honours requirements have been met in both disciplines and subject to the approval of the honours coordinators or heads of the relevant schools.

All intending postgraduates must discuss their proposed research programs with the director.

The academic staff include Professor Lynette Russell (Director of Monash Aboriginal Programs), Mr Barry Judd, Dr Stephen Pritchard, Dr Liam Brady, Dr Jane Lydon and joint appointment with Anthropology Dr. John Bradley. A major aim of the centre is to provide excellent and culturally appropriate undergraduate, honours and postgraduate courses.

** Incorporating the Koori Research Centre

Sequences

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a AIS1020.html">standard major chosen from units listed below.

At Clayton, it is also possible (with approval) to count a first year sequence in Anthropology, History (with an Australian focus), or Sociology as the first part of the major sequence. The CAIS enrolment advisers must approve this type of enrolment.

Students who have been enrolled prior to 2000 will need to seek enrolment advice from CAIS if they wish to enrol to proceed towards a major or minor sequence in Australian Indigenous studies.

Units

First-year level

• AIS1010 Introduction to Australian Indigenous societies I***
• ANY1010 Culture, power, difference: Indigeneity and Australian identity
• AIS1020 Aborigines and white Australia: Colonial encounters
• AIS1050 Aboriginal peoples, gender, and the colonial frontier
• AIA1000 World prehistory

Second/Third-year level

• AIA2000/AIA3000 Archaeology of Indigenous Australia
• AIS2010/AIS3010 Social justice and Indigenous Australians
• AIS2030/AIS3030 Power, knowledge, Aboriginies: Between representation and reality***
• AIS2020/AIS3020 Racism and prejudice
• AIS2050/AIS3050 Celluloid images of Aboriginal Australia
• AIS2060/AIS3060 Indigenous legal Iissues
• AIS2070/AIS3070 Australian Aboriginal women
• AIS2080/AIS3080 Native title: Approaches, issues, debates
• AIS2090/AIS3090 Hearing the country: Studies in Indigenous Australian ethnoecology
• AIS2180/AIS3180 Aborigines: Sport, race and gender
• HSY2260/HSY3260 Australian Aboriginal history
• LIN2370/LIN3370 Aboriginal languages of Australia
• SCY2150/SCY3150 Sociological research
• VSA2040/VSA3040 Australian film and television***
• VSA2230/VSA3230 Australian art: 1880s to the present
• VSA2710/VSA3710 Alternatives in documentary film: an Australian focus***
• VSA2800/VSA3800 Colonial/Postcolonial: Australian art and film

*** Not offered from 2007.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room 219B, level 2, Monash University Museum of Art (building 55), Clayton campus

Telephone +61 3 9905 4200

Email cais@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/cais

Gippsland/Off-campus - Offered by the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences

Australian Indigenous studies is an interdisciplinary major offering a range of units that are designed to introduce students to the historical, social and political aspects of Australian Indigenous society. The major will provide an understanding of the relationships between Indigenous Australians and the dominant society as well as developing students with a sound knowledge and sensitivity to work within Aboriginal communities.

The AIS first year sequence consists of AIS1011 Introducation to Australian Indigenous Societies and AIS1012 Issues in Aboriginal Education.  Second and third year units covers areas such as art, literature, politics, human rights, Indigenous women and international issues.

Sequences

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from units listed below.

Students who have been enrolled prior to 2000 will need to seek enrolment advice from CAIS if they wish to enrol to proceed towards a major or minor sequence in Australian Indigenous studies.

Units

First-year level

• AIS1011 Introduction to Australian Indigenous studies I
• AIS1012 Issues in Aboriginal education

Second/Third-year level

• AIS2011/AIS3011 Dynamics of Indigenous cultures
• AIS2025/AIS3025 Activism, politics and Indigenous Australia
• AIS2035/AIS3035 Australian Indigenous literature
• AIS2045/AIS3045 Indigenous art and design
• AIS2170/AIS3170 Australian Indigenous women
• AIS2807/AIS3807 Australian Indigenous health
• AIS2808/AIS3808 Human rights and the Indigenous Australia experience
• AIS2809/AIS3809 Tourism and Indigenous Australia

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

 

Australian studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communication and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Clayton, Gippsland, Off-campus learning*

* NOTE: A minor only is offered on the Gippsland campus and via Off-campus learning.

Relevant courses

• 2432 and 2450 Diploma in Arts (Communications)
• 2460 Diploma in Arts (Writing)
  
• 4040 Associate Degree of Social and Community Welfare
  
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
  
• 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Communication) (and associated double degrees)
  
• 2396 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (and associated double degrees)
  
• 3904 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)/Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
  
• 1731 Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare (and associated double degrees)

Australian studies is an interdisciplinary major available within the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences. The major includes units from a range of disciplines within the school, enabling students to develop a broad understanding of Australian cultures, lifestyles and societies.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year sequence in Australian Studies consists of two first year units chosen from the units below.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units below.

Units

Clayton

First-year level

• AUS1040 Holiday business: An introduction to the tourism Industry
  
• AUS1010 Out of empire (intensive mode)*
  
• AUS1020 Democracy and nation*
  
• AUS1060 Contemporary Australia
  
• AUS1070 Sport and society in Australia
  
• GES1020 Australian physical environments: Evolution, status and management
  
• PLT1020 Australian politics and government
  
• SCY1100 Introduction to sociology I
  
• SCY1200 Introduction to sociology II
  
• VSA1010 Contemporary visual culture
  

Second/Third-year level

Units marked with this symbol (*) cannot be included in an Arts double degree course. Further, non-Arts units are prohibited for students fulfilling a core Arts requirement, for example, non-Arts units cannot count towards the 96 point Arts core necessary to qualify for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

• AIS1050 Aboriginal peoples, gender, and the colonial frontier
  
• AIS2010/AIS3010 Social justice and Indigenous Australians
  
• AIS2020/AIS3020 Racism and prejudice
  
• AIS2090/AIS3090 Hearing the country: Studies in Indigenous Australian ethnoecology
  
• AIS2180/AIS3180 Aborigines: Sport, race and gender
  
• AIS2070/AIS3070 Australian Aboriginal women
• AUS2000/AUS3000 Anzac legends: Australians at war
• AUS2001/AUS3001 Broken earth: Journeys through the Australian landscape
• AUS2002/AUS3002 Anzac battlefield tour (Prato)
• AUS2015/AUS3015 A world of sport: Cultures, communities and communication
• AUS2050/AUS3050 Australian sports writing
  
• AUS2070/AUS3070 Australia in a globalising world
  
• ECC2830 Industrial organisation in Australia*
  
• ENH2690/ENH3690 Gender and authority in Australian literature
  
• HSY2260/HSY3260 Australian Aboriginal history
  
• HSY2300/HSY3300 Twentieth-century Australia
  
• PLT2870/PLT3870 Power and democracy in Australia
  
• PLT2970/PLT3970 Australia and the world
  
• SCY2042/SCY3042 Multiculturalism, culture and social identities
  

Gippsland and off-campus learning (minor only)

First-year level

• AIS1011 Introduction to Australian Indigenous societies 1
  
• COM1010 Media studies
  

Second/Third-year level

• HPL2501 Australian history
  
• HPL2510/HPL3510 Governing Australia: Federal politics and policy
• SCY2802 Sociology of race and ethnic relations
  
• SCY2804/SCY3804 Work and technology
  

NOTE: Prerequisites are required for second and third year level units.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room 219B, level 2, Monash University Museum of Art (building 55), Clayton campus;
Telephone +61 3 9905 4200

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W
Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

Behavioural studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Political and Social Inquiry

Campus availability: Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton

NOTE: A first-year sequence only is offered on the Berwick campus. Berwick students wishing to complete a minor or major in behavioural studies will need to travel to the Clayton or Caulfield campus.

NOTE: From 2005 the 'behavioural studies programs' offered at Gippsland campus and via off-campus learning were renamed 'Psychological sudies' - those students refer to the Psychological studies entry in this section of the Handbook.

Relevant courses

• 3784 Diploma in Arts (Behavioural Studies)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1275 Bachelor of Communication (and associated double degrees)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

At Monash the field of behavioural studies is concerned with an exploration of human behaviour in the rapidly changing, and challenging environments of the 21st century. The major draws on historical and emerging insights from sociological, cultural, philosophical, biological and psychological explanations of human behaviours. Behavioural studies promotes a multi-disciplinary orientation to the study of a range of issues including the following: the relationships between the individual and the social; human relationships; theories of personality, identity, self and others; explanations of criminal behaviours; individual development across the lifecourse; conflict and difference; the self in digital environments.

The discipline offers an undergraduate program (minor and major) at the Clayton and Caulfield campuses, an honours program at the Caulfield campus and selected undergraduate units at the Berwick campus.

A major in behavioural studies can play a vital part in preparing students for employment in most areas that involve the understanding, management and direction of human behaviours and relations, particularly in private and public sector areas such as the human services field, management, marketing, communications and media. It can also provide a basis for further studies in social work, education, mind and society, counselling and law.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year sequence in Behavioural studies consists of BHS1711 and BHS1712 (previously BHS1320 and BHS1340).

Please note students are not permitted to study both BHS1711/BHS1712 (or previous codes) and PSY1011/PSY1022.

For the purposes of a major or minor in Behavioural studies the following first-year level combinations may also be counted as a first-year level sequence in Behavioural studies:

• PSY1011 and PSY1022
• PSY1022 and BHS1711
• PSY1011 and BHS1712

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the core units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from units below and including four core units and four electives.

Important - pre 2005 information

NOTE: Students who started Behavioural studies prior to first semester 2005 can count the following toward a behavioural studies minor or major as indicated:

• minor - BHS1711, BHS1712 plus any two BHS coded second or third year level units
• major - BHS1711, BHS1712 plus any two BHS coded second or third year level units and any four of the elective units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• BHS1711 Understanding human behaviour
• BHS1712 Introduction to social behaviour

A first year sequence in Behavioural studies consists of BHS1711 and BHS1712 (previously BHS1320 and BHS1340).

Please note students are not permitted to study both BHS1711/BHS1712 (or previous codes) and PSY1011/PSY1022.

For the purposes of a major or minor in Behavioural studies the following first-year level combinations may also be counted as a first-year level sequence in Behavioural studies:

• PSY1011 and PSY1022
• PSY1022 and BHS1711
• PSY1011 and BHS1712

Second/Third-year level

Students completing a major in Behavioural studies must complete at least three units at a third-year level.

Core units

• BHS2490/BHS3490 The self and others: Identity and the experience of difference in the 21st Century (previously: Relationships: You, me, us and them)
• BHS2110/BHS3110 Researching behaviour: Principles and practice

Elective units

Plus four of the following

• BHS2340/BHS3340 The criminal mind
• BH2711/BHS3711 Personality: Beyond the persona
• BHS3130 Contemporary issues in behavioural studies
• BHS3000 Digital selves
• CRI2020/CRI3020 Punishment, power and justice
• CRI2140/CRI3140 Sex and crime
• CRI2270/CRI3270 Victimology
• GND2010/GND3010 Contemporary feminist theory
• GND2040/GND3040 Sex and gender in Australian society
• PLT2120/PLT3120 Politics and violence: Conquest, exclusion and reconciliation
• PLT2280/PLT3280 Order and violence in international society
• SCY2031/SCY3031 Sexuality, gender and social relations
• SCY2041/SCY3041 Multiculturalism, citizenship and identity
• SCY2070/SCY 3070 Families, labour and intimacy
• SCY2121/SCY3121 Youth, culture and social change
• SCY2251/SCY3251 Children and society*
• SCY2400/SCY3400 Social psychology*
• SCY2460/SCY3460 Men, masculinity, society
• SCY2651/SCY3651 The unconscious in social life*

* Not offered in 2009

Contact details

Email psi@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/psi

Enquiries (Clayton): room W1017, West Wing, Menzies building; +61 3 9905 2443

Enquiries (Caulfield): room H5.31, building H; Telephone +61 3 9903 2378

 

Bioethics - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Philosophy and Bioethics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2452 Diploma in Arts (Philosophy)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The growth of scientific knowledge and technical ability in medicine, genetics and the biological sciences has led to a number of ethical problems which perplex all of us, but especially those in the health care field. Is human embryonic stem cell research justified by the prospect it offers of alleviating some of the most debilitating diseases? Is genetic enhancement of humans ethically justified? Is it unethical to select embryos for implantation on the basis of sex? Should research designed to find 'gay genes' be conducted given that the results of such work might be used against homosexual people? Should we proceed with research trying to clone people? Does the fact that we can prolong the life of a patient in a permanent vegetative state mean that we should do so? At the Centre for Human Bioethics (CHB), we are attempting to develop our ethical thinking so as to keep pace with advances in biomedical technology. Furthermore, we can anticipate future developments and assess what we might do if and when these anticipated developments become a reality.

Sequences and units

First year sequence

A first year sequence in Bioethics consists of any two of:

• CHB1010 Ethics, biotechnology and genetics: Current issues in bioethics
• CHB1020 Ethics, genetics and the law: Justice and the new biotechnologies
• PHL1010 Introduction to philosophy A

These units can also be counted toward a minor or major in Philosophy for the purposes of a major or minor.

Minor sequence

Students must complete a first-year sequence in Bioethics, and CHB2100. In addition they must do one of:

• PHL2001 Ethical issues in professional life
• PHL2150 Ethics
• PHL2330 Issues in political philosophy
• PHL2510 Political philosophy
• PHL2810 Environmental ethics
• PHL3100 Philosophical issues in applied ethics

Contact details

Philosophy and Bioethics Undergraduate Coordinator

PhilBio.UGCoordinator@arts.monash.edu.au
Telephone +61 3 9905 2989

General enquiries

Centre for Human Bioethics
Room W925, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus
Telephone +61 3 9905 4279
Email human.bioethics@arts.monash.edu.au
Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/bioethics

Chinese language - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2430 Diploma in Arts (Asian Studies)
• 2431 Diploma in Arts (Chinese Studies)
• 2366 Diploma in Languages (Chinese)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The Chinese studies program offers six Chinese language streams on the Clayton campus. Students will be placed at the appropriate entry point according to their language ability and their previous language studies. The Chinese studies program retains the right to determine the proper stream for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first obtaining approval from the Chinese Studies Program.

Once a student's entry point is determined, he or she will progress through the core language units in a designated stream. At each level, students have the option to enrol in an intensive in-country program as part of their stream component (see 'Intensive In-Country Chinese program' below).

In addition to the core language units, students normally take two Chinese language electives, including Chinese media studies, Chinese language internship, understanding modern and contemporary China, and Chinese translation, as part of their major in Chinese. These electives may also be replaced by units in Chinese studies or Asian studies.

Intensive In-Country Chinese Program (Summer semester)

The Chinese studies program runs an intensive, in-country, fee-paying Chinese language study program at Chinese host universities in Shanghai and Beijing. Students can study for either three or six weeks and may be eligible to apply for Monash International Study Abroad grants. In addition to formal language classes, the in-country-study program immerses students in Chinese culture and society. Intensive In-country Chinese program units can be taken as part of any Chinese language sequence, or as an elective for students from other schools or faculties. Detailed information may be found at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/chinese/incountry. Students must consult the Chinese studies program before making application. In addition to the six core language streams, elective units are also offered in Chinese translation and Chinese professional language internship.

Language Study Abroad program

In addition to the Intensive Chinese In-country Program, students may also undertake incountry study in semesters one, two or over a full-year at approved institutions in the People's Republic of China or Taiwan. Students must obtain written approval from the Chinese Studies Program before enrolling.

For a full list of units see below.

NOTE: students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units up to 24 points, or students can choose language study abroad units as electives.

All Chinese language students are encouraged to enrol in Chinese studies or Asian studies units. These units have no Chinese language prerequisites and are open to students not studying Chinese language. Chinese and Asian studies units are taught in the school as well as in other schools of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Non-Arts students

In some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should discuss with the managing faculty of their course :

1. whether they are allowed to include language units as part of their course
2. how many units/credit points they may or must study and at what year-level/s
3. select the appropriate language units to enrol in.

NOTE: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further.

Sequences and units

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units (up to 24 points), or can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point for you

Students wishing to undertake Chinese have the option of starting in one of six entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure a Chinese major, however students wishing to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because their level of language acquisition results allow them to, must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Basic major sequences

Basic Chinese major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of the language.

• CHI1010 Chinese 1
• CHI1020 Chinese 2
• CHI2030 Chinese 3
• CHI2040 Chinese 4
• CHI3050 Chinese 5
• CHI3060 Chinese 6
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Basic Chinese major, entry point 2

For students who have completed the second language stream of VCE Chinese or the equivalent. Please consult the Chinese language program prior to enrolment.

• CHI1030 Chinese 3
• CHI1040 Chinese 4
• CHI2050 Chinese 5
• CHI2060 Chinese 6
• CHI3070 Chinese 7
• CHI3080 Chinese 8
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced major sequences

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 3

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese, have additional Chinese language background, or native Mandarin speakers who have completed a substantial part of their schooling in a Chinese educational system. Students will be tested to determine their entry point.

• CHI1050 Chinese 5
• CHI1060 Chinese 6
• CHI2070 Chinese 7
• CHI2080 Chinese 8
• CHI3090 Chinese 9
• CHI3100 Chinese 10
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 4

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese, have additional Chinese language background, or native Mandarin speakers who have completed a substantial part of their schooling in a Chinese educational system. Students will be tested to determine their entry point.

• CHI1070 Chinese 7
• CHI1080 Chinese 8
• CHI2090 Chinese 9
• CHI2100 Chinese 10
• CHI3110 Chinese 11
• CHI3120 Chinese 12
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 5

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese, have additional Chinese language background, or native Mandarin speakers who have completed a substantial part of their schooling in a Chinese educational system. Students will be tested to determine their entry point.

• CHI1090 Chinese 9
• CHI1100 Chinese 10
• CHI2110 Chinese 11
• CHI2120 Chinese 12
• two second year level electives from the list of electives below
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced Chinese major, entry point 6

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Chinese, have additional Chinese language background, or native Mandarin speakers who have completed a substantial part of their schooling in a Chinese educational system. Students will be tested to determine their entry point.

• CHI1110 Chinese 11
• CHI1120 Chinese 12
• three second year level electives from the list of electives below
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• two third year level electives from the list of electives below

Language Study Abroad units

Chinese Incountry Program (intensive summer course)

• CHI1901 Chinese 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI1902 Chinese 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI1903 Chinese 3 (Incountry program)
• CHI1904 Chinese 4 (Incountry program)
• CHI1905 Chinese 5 (Incountry program)
• CHI1906 Chinese 6 (Incountry program)
• CHI1907 Chinese 7 (Incountry program)
• CHI1908 Chinese 8 (Incountry program)
• CHI1909 Chinese 9 (Incountry program)
• CHI1910 Chinese 10 (Incountry program)
• CHI1911 Chinese 11 (Incountry program)
• CHI1912 Chinese 12 (Incountry program)
• CHI1945 Chinese for business communication, Part 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI1965 Chinese translation 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI1966 Chinese translation 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2901 Chinese 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2902 Chinese 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2903 Chinese 3 (Incountry program)
• CHI2904 Chinese 4 (Incountry program)
• CHI2905 Chinese 5 (Incountry program)
• CHI2906 Chinese 6 (Incountry program)
• CHI2907 Chinese 7 (Incountry program)
• CHI2908 Chinese 8 (Incountry program)
• CHI2909 Chinese 9 (Incountry program)
• CHI2910 Chinese 10 (Incountry program)
• CHI2911 Chinese 11 (Incountry program)
• CHI2912 Chinese 12 (Incountry program)
• CHI2945 Chinese for business communication, Part 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2946 Chinese for business communication, Part 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2955 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2960 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2965 Chinese translation 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2966 Chinese translation 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2975 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2976 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2985 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2986 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI3903 Chinese 3 (Incountry program)
• CHI3904 Chinese 4 (Incountry program)
• CHI3905 Chinese 5 (Incountry program)
• CHI3906 Chinese 6 (Incountry program)
• CHI3907 Chinese 7 (Incountry program)
• CHI3908 Chinese 8 (Incountry program)
• CHI3909 Chinese 9 (Incountry program)
• CHI3910 Chinese 10 (Incountry program)
• CHI3911 Chinese 11 (Incountry program)
• CHI3912 Chinese 12 (Incountry program)
• CHI3945 Chinese for business communication, Part 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI3946 Chinese for business communication, Part 2 (Incountry Program)
• CHI3955 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI3960 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI3965 Chinese translation 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI3966 Chinese translation 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI3975 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI3976 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI3985 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI3986 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 2 (Incountry program)

Semester or year-long individual language study abroad

• CHI1990 Language study abroad program (6 points)
• CHI1991 Language study abroad program (12 points)
• CHI2990 Language study abroad program (6 points)
• CHI2991 Language study abroad program (12 points)
• CHI2992 Language study abroad program (24 points)
• CHI3990 Language study abroad program (6 points)
• CHI3391 Language study abroad program (12 points)
• CHI3992 Language study abroad program (24 points)

Elective units

• ASN3071 Theory and research in Asian studies (compulsory for intending honours students)
• CHI2335/CHI3335 Chinese media studies, part 1
• CHI2345/CHI3345 Chinese media studies, part 2
• CHI2430/CHI3430 Understanding modern China
• CHI2440/CHI3440 Understanding contemporary China
• CHI2450/CHI3450 Chinese for business communication, part 1
• CHI2460/CHI3460 Chinese for business communication, part 2
• CHI2/3550 Professional Chinese language internship, part 1
• CHI2/3560 Professional Chinese language internship, part 2
• CHI2/3650 Chinese translation 1 (previously TRN3010)
• CHI2/3660 Chinese translation 2 (previously TRN3020)
• CHI2750/3750 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1
• CHI2760/3760 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2
• CHI2850/3850 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 1
• CHI2860/3860 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 2

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl/

Chinese studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2431 Diploma in Arts (Chinese Studies)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

All Chinese language students are encouraged to enrol in Chinese studies or Asian studies units. These units have no Chinese language prerequisites and are open to students not studying Chinese language. Chinese and Asian studies units are taught in the school as well as in other schools of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Business and Economics. Students majoring in Chinese studies are strongly recommended to complete a minor sequence in Chinese language.

Sequences

1st year sequence

A first year sequence in Chinese studies consists of HSY1050 and HSY1060.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• HSY1050 Asian civilisations: The cycle of empires
• HSY1060 Asian civilisations: Crisis and transformation

Second/Third-year level

NOTE: Units marked with this symbol (*) cannot be included in an Arts double degree course. Further, non-Arts units are prohibited for students fulfilling a core Arts requirement, for example, non-Arts units cannot count towards the 96 point Arts core necessary to qualify for the Bachelor of Arts degree. Subject to written approval, Chinese language units and units from other Schools may also be counted towards a Chinese studies major. Units counted towards a Chinese studies major may not also be counted towards another discipline. Approval for this, and for general advice on building a Chinese studies major should be sought from the Chinese Studies Program.

• ASN3071 Theory and research in Asian studies
• ASN3170 Women in Asia: gender, tradition and modernity
• CLS2160/CLS3160 Chinese literature and modernity
• ECC2890 Economic development of East Asia*
• FIT3104 Chinese language information technology*
• MUS3880 Music of China, Japan and Korea
• PLT2631/3631 China: Revolution versus pragmatism

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Chinese translation - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The major in Chinese translation is available only to students of advanced Chinese. It provides a solid foundation in basic Chinese translation and interpreting skills but is not a professional qualification in this area. Upon completion of the major, students will be in a strong position to pursue further studies that will lead to a professional qualification in translation and/or interpreting. This major will provide students of high Chinese language proficiency level with a systematic training program in written and verbal forms of professional communication, including basic translation and interpreting skills.

Students undertaking the major will be required to complete six core units and may choose two electives from existing Chinese language units. After successfully completing the major, students are expected to have developed a good understanding of basic concepts of translation and interpreting, professional language skills in both written and verbal forms, through translation and cultural sensitivity and knowledge necessary for communicating in Chinese and English in professional contexts. This major will also provide a solid foundation for students wishing to undertake postgraduate studies in translation and interpreting. Students may exit the program with a minor in Chinese translation after successfully completing four core units.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The Chinese Program retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first obtaining approval from the Chinese Studies Program.

Language Study Abroad Program

Students can choose to study intensive in-country units at our host university in China over summer. The Chinese in-country program is only available on a fee-paying basis, however students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study grants. For a full list of units see 'Chinese: Language Study Abroad units' below.

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with equivalent intensive in-country units up to 24 points or students can choose language study abroad units as electives. For detailed information see the Chinese Language In-country Program web page or contact the course coordinator.

Sequences

1st year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

The major in Chinese translation is available only for students of at least Chinese 8 level language proficiency as determined by placement test and/or interview.

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units and two electives chosen from units listed below.

Units

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with equivalent intensive in-country units up to 24 points or students can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Core units

• CHI1650 Chinese translation 1
• CHI1660 Chinese translation 2
• CHI2750 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1
• CHI2760 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2
• CHI2850/CHI3850 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 1
• CHI2860/CHI3860 Basic interpreting skills (mandarin) 2

Elective units

• CHI2110/CHI3110 Chinese 11
• CHI2120/CHI3120 Chinese 12
• CHI2430/CHI3430 Understanding modern China
• CHI2440/CHI3440 Understanding contemporary China
• CHI2450/CHI3450 Chinese for business communication, Part 1
• CHI2460/CHI3460 Chinese for business communication, Part 2
• CHI2550/CHI3550 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 1
• CHI2560/CHI3560 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 2

Language Study Abroad units

• CHI1965 Chinese translation 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI1966 Chinese translation 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2911/CHI3911 Chinese 11 (Incountry program)
• CHI2912/CHI3912 Chinese 12 (Incountry program)
• CHI2945/CHI3945 Chinese for business communication, Part 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2946/CHI3946 Chinese for business communication, Part 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2955/CHI3955 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 1 (Incountry Program)
• CHI2960/CHI3960 Professional Chinese language internship, Part 2 (Incountry Program)
• CHI2975 Chinese translation for professional purposes 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2976 Chinese translation for professional purposes 2 (Incountry program)
• CHI2985/CHI3985 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 1 (Incountry program)
• CHI2986/CHI3986 Basic interpreting skills (Mandarin) 2 (Incountry program)

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Classical studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 3786 Diploma in Arts (Classical Studies)
• 3928 Diploma in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The classical studies program at Monash offers students a vibrant and engaging introduction to the life, culture and language of the ancient Greeks and Romans. No prior knowledge of classical studies is expected when undergraduates enter the program.

At first-year level, 12-point sequences are offered in:

• Latin at all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced)
• Ancient Greek (at beginner and intermediate levels)
• classical cultural studies, where the sequence comprises units on classical mythology and Greek and Roman culture and life (all texts are studied in translation).

At second and third year, students can further their language studies in Latin and Ancient Greek, or develop their studies in classical culture through units on ancient Greek theatre and ancient Greek epic, Eros and the body, and performing Rome. Studies at honours level are also available which complement students' competence in the classical languages with detailed studies in ancient religion and myth, drama, erotic poetry and/or ancient political propaganda.

A Diploma in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin) is also offered to students who are interested in teaching Latin (upon completion of a Graduate Diploma of Education) or wish to indulge in the classical languages outside the structure of a degree.

Sequences

First Year Sequence

A first-year sequence consists of one of the following combinations:

• CLA1010 and CLA1020
• CLA1110 and CLA1120
• CLA1210 and CLA1220
• CLA1111 and CLA1121
• CLA1211 and CLA1221

Minor sequence

A minor comprises one of the above first-year sequences followed by a further 12 points at second year level chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete standard major chosen from the units listed below. The major must include at least 12 points of either Ancient Greek or Latin, completed at any year level.

Students may choose to complete their major using available approved units listed from other Schools provided they also complete at least 12 points of classics units chosen from the core CLA units listed below.

Classical language streams

It is possible to study up to 36 points of Latin (if all levels from beginners to advanced Latin are completed) and/or a maximum of 24 points of Ancient Greek (introductory to intermediate).

Units

First-year level

• CLA1010 Classical Mythology
• CLA1020 Life and Culture in Ancient Greece and Rome
• CLA1110 Introductory Latin A/1
• CLA1111 Introductory Ancient Greek A/1
• CLA1120 Introductory Latin B/1
• CLA1121 Introductory Ancient Greek B/1
• CLA1210 Intermediate Latin A/1
• CLA1211 Intermediate Ancient Greek A/1
• CLA1220 Intermediate Latin B/1
• CLA1221 Intermediate Ancient Greek B/1

Second/Third-year level

Core

• 12 points of language units (if not completed at first-year level)
• CLA2030/CLA3030 Ancient Greek epic
• CLA2040/CLA3040 Ancient Greek theatre
• CLA2050/CLA3050 Performing Rome: From comedy to the Colosseum
• CLA2060/CLA3060 Eros and the body: Sexuality and body politics in the classical world

Language streams

• CLA2110 Introductory Latin A/2
• CLA2111 Introductory Ancient Greek A/2
• CLA2120 Introductory Latin B/2
• CLA2121 Introductory Ancient Greek B/2
• CLA2210 Intermediate Latin A/2
• CLA2211 Intermediate Ancient Greek A/2
• CLA2220 Intermediate Latin B/2
• CLA2221 Intermediate Ancient Greek B/2
• CLA2310 Advanced Latin A/2
• CLA2320 Advanced Latin B/2
• CLA3110 Introductory Latin A/3
• CLA3111 Introductory Ancient Greek A/3
• CLA3120 Introductory Latin B/3
• CLA3121 Introductory Ancient Greek B/3
• CLA3210 Intermediate Latin A/3
• CLA3211 Intermediate Ancient Greek A/3
• CLA3220 Intermediate Latin B/3
• CLA3221 Intermediate Ancient Greek B/3
• CLA3310 Advanced Latin A/3
• CLA3320 Advanced Latin B/3
• CLA3330 Advanced Latin C/3
• CLA3340 Advanced Latin D/3

Electives

• ARY3260 Imperial Rome
• ARY3570 Minoans and Myceneans
• ARY3800 The Golden Age of Athens
• PHL3130 Plato and Platonism
• PHL3240 Aristotle and Aristotelianism
• PHL3890 Science, happiness and death in Stoic and Epicurean Philosophy
• RLT3190 Myth and meaning in ancient worlds

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Communications - Faculty of Arts

NOTE: This area of study is offered by two separate schools of the faculty - the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences and the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies - there are differences in the sequences and units offered in each school. Please see the separate entries for each of these schools below.

Communications as offered by the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies

Campus availability: Berwick, Caulfield and Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2432 Diploma in Arts (Communications)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 1638 Bachelor of Arts as a participant in the Deans Scholars Program
• 3907 Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 3793 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) [at Caulfield]
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 1275 Bachelor of Communication (and associated double degrees)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Communications focuses on the organisation, processes and effects of traditional and new communications technologies such as print, television, film, electronic and digital media. Students gain an understanding of the practical operation of the media as well as the social and cultural dimensions of communications, and the complex relationships between audiences, producers and policy makers. Students also examine the nature of communication and the capabilities and applications of communication in a range of societies.

Communications students learn to critically analyse the media and learn about the structure of communications industries and the relations between media, culture and power. Communications theory is an integral part of the discipline, coupled with an investigation of the practices, technologies and processes that make up modern media.

The program prepares students to work across the public and private sectors, and a wide range of communications industries. The program offers an international approach to the study of communications and provides practical experience in the use of new communications technologies.

Berwick

Berwick is the only metropolitan campus to offer a specialist degree Bachelor of Communication and the opportunity of completing an honours year. Communications at Berwick focuses on both the practical operation of the media as well as the social and cultural dimensions of new and traditional communication. Double degrees are also available in conjunction with Business and Commerce, Multimedia, Tourism and Professional Writing and Editing.

Caulfield and Clayton

On the Clayton and Caulfield campuses Communications is an academically oriented program with a focus on new media, and the dynamic changes in media and communication industries.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year sequence in Communications and media studies at Berwick, Clayton and Caulfield consists of COM1510 and COM1520.

Note: The first year sequence for Communications at Berwick, Clayton and Caulfield changed in 2009. All students that complete COM1010 and COM1020 will also have these units counted towards their Communication minor/major.

Major and minor sequences

Berwick, Caulfield and Clayton

First-year level

Core

• COM1510 Media and culture
• COM1520 Communications and society

Second/Third-year level

Core

Any two from:

• COM2160/COM3160 Communications ethics, policy and law
• COM2240/COM3240 Australian media histories
• COM3020 The second media age

Plus four of the following:

Electives

• COM2000/COM3000 Media, modernities and the everyday
• COM2010/COM3010 Computer and video games: Technology, culture, industry#
• COM2040/COM3040 Travel writing and new technologies*
• COM2050/COM3050 New Media: Communications in the electronic age
• COM2055/COM3055 Communication and creativity
• COM2065/COM3065 Communicating science##
• COM2080/COM3080 Youth media
• COM2100/COM3100 The public sphere
• COM2120/COM3120 Class, culture and regional identity
• COM2130/COM3130 Print cultures: Books as media
• COM2140/COM3140 On the road: travel and representation
• COM2150/COM3150 Inscribing Italy: Travels and imaginings
• COM2160/COM3160 Communications ethics, policy and law
• COM2200/COM3200 Animation cultures####
• COM2240/COM3240 Australian media histories
• COM2400/COM3400 Music as communication
• COM2417/COM3417 Virtual cultures*
• COM3020 The second media age
• COM3060 The practicing consultant**
• COM3090 Media, violence, protest, terror
• COM3300 Research readings
• COM3600 Social drama and political rhetoric*
• COM3700 Comedy##

or three of the above plus one of the following:

• CLS2000/CLS3000 Introduction to critical theory##
• CLS2130/CLS3130 Introduction to cultural theory##
• CRI2008/CRI3008 Crime and the media (previously CRJ2008/CRJ3008)#
• FTV2010/FTV3010 Television genres#
• GND2030/GND3030 Gender, media and consumption#
• JRN2909/JRN3909 Media law###
• PLT2170/PLT3170 Politics and the media in Australia#
• SCY2021/SCY3021 Communications, media and societies##

* Not offered from 2007
** Not offered from 2006
# Not available at Berwick campus.
## Only available at Clayton campus.
### Not available at Clayton campus.
#### Only available at Berwick campus.

Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 2140

Email ECPS.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au or Berwick: berwick.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Communications as offered by the School of Humanities, Communication and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland, Off-campus learning, South Africa and Sunway

Communications offers a range of units designed to equip students with specialised but flexible skills in describing and analysing the organisation, processes, diverse uses and effects of 'traditional' and 'new' communications technologies including print, broadcasting, cinema and the internet. Communications is interdisciplinary, drawing on literary and screen theory, social and political theory, media and cultural studies. The emphasis is on media as productive of the ways in which the social relations between individuals and social/political institutions are organised. Units in communications provide students with an understanding of the practical operation of communication media as well as the social and cultural dimensions, considering relations between the audiences, producers and policy-makers involved.

Relevant courses

• 2450 Diploma in Arts (Communications)
• 2460 Diploma in Arts (Writing)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Communication) (and associated double degrees)
• 2396 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (and associated double degrees)
• 3904 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)/Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
• 2476 Bachelor of Communication (and associated double degrees)

Gippsland campus and off-campus learning

Communications on the Gippsland campus and via off-campus learning emphasise the way old and new media organise social and political relations in democratic societies. Communications is complemented by journalism, creative and professional writing, and creative arts programs.

Sunway campus, Malaysia and South Africa

The Communications program at Sunway offers a professionally-oriented program with minors in writing and international studies. At the South Africa campus, the program looks at the organisation, processes and effects of traditional and new communications technologies in the South African context.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year sequence in Communications at Gippsland, South Africa and Sunway consists of COM1010 and COM1020.

Major and minor sequences

Gippsland and Off-campus learning

First-year level

• COM1010 Media studies
• COM1020 Introduction to communication studies

Second/Third-year level

Core

• COM2409/COM3409 Media texts
• COM2411/COM3411 Media, culture, power: Theories of mass communications
• COM2413/COM3413 Cultural and communications policy
• COM2423/COM3423 Media audiences

Plus two of:

• ENH2407/ENH3407 Authorship and writing (previously COM2407/COM3407)
• COM2408/COM3408 Screen theories and techniques
• COM2417/COM3417 Virtual cultures: Sex, politics and war in cyber space

South Africa

First-year level

• COM1010 Media studies
• COM1020 Introduction to communication studies

Second/Third-year level

Six of:

• COM2015/COM3015 Managing communication in multicultural organisations
• COM2025/COM3025 Communication realms and interfaces
• COM2036/COM3036 Strategic communication practice
• COM2050/COM3050 New media: Communications in the electronic age
• COM2080/COM3080 Youth media
• COM2408/COM3408 Screen theories and techniques
• COM2411/COM3411 Media, culture, power - theories of mass communications
• COM3060 The practising consultant
• COM3420 Communication research and methodology
• LIN2160/LIN3160 Managing intercultural communication (previously INT3010)
• PRL2003 Public relations theory and processes

Sunway

First-year level

• COM1010 Media studies
• COM1020 Introduction to communication studies

Second/Third-year level

Six of:

• COM2407 Authorship and writing
• COM2409 Media texts
• COM2411/COM3411 Media, culture, power - Theories of mass communications
• COM2413/COM3413 Cultural and communications policy
• COM2418 Digital culture and new reading practices
• COM2419 The Cyborg subject: Identity and subjectivity in the 21st century
• COM2423/COM3423 Media audiences
• JRN2907 Radio and television journalism
• PRL2003 Public relations theory and processes

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W
Telephone +61 3 9902 6339
Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au
Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

South Africa: http://www.monash.ac.za/courses/arts

Sunway: http://www.monash.edu.my/engsci/faculty_of_arts/main.htm

Community studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland and Off-campus learning

Relevant courses

• 2457 Diploma in Arts (Sociology)
• 4040 Associate Degree of Social and Community Welfare
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 1731 Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare (and associated double degrees)

This is a minor sequence of interdisciplinary units introducing students to community issues in post-modern contexts. These units aim to expose students to current debates about the meaning, nature and outlook of communities.

Community studies is offered as a minor only.

Sequences

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below (including the core unit).

Units

First-year level

• AIS1011 Introduction to Australian Indigenous societies I

Second/Third-year level

Core

• HPL2511Community studies

Plus two of:

• SCY2809/SCY3809 Environmental sociology
• SCW2304 Community development
• SCW2311 Social issues and personal values
• HPL2506/HPL3506 Researching and writing community history

Students should note prerequisites are required for second and third year level units.

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

 

Comparative literature and cultural studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2433 Diploma in Arts (Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Units under this heading are administered by the Centre for Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies and taught jointly by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics and the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies. The centre is an interdisciplinary teaching unit with responsibility for teaching and research in three main areas of work:

Comparative literature is the study of literary texts in ways that go beyond particular national or linguistic boundaries. We study literary texts written in other languages - including Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish - as well as in English. All texts are studied in English translation, but the people teaching them will normally know the original as well.

Cultural studies is the study of literature in its political and social contexts and in relation to other arts and media, for example the press, film and television. We study the interrelationships between texts and codes, both 'artistic' and 'popular' verbal and visual. We look at the connections between social institutions like the international media conglomerates, cultural technologies like printing and film and cultural forms such as the novel and the soap opera.

Critical theory is an umbrella term for a whole series of contemporary approaches to literary and cultural criticism, for example hermeneutics, semiotics, post-structuralism, ideology critique, psychoanalysis, and so on. Such theories are central to recent work in literary and cultural studies. Although the emphasis varies from unit to unit, much of our work deals with all three areas.

Undergraduate students can take a first-year sequence in comparative literature and cultural studies and then go on to do a major or minor sequence in comparative literature and cultural studies, drawing on units taught by the centre as well as up to two second or third-year specified units from other disciplines in the Faculty of Arts. A first-year sequence in advanced German, French, Italian or Spanish or in English literature can also be taken as the qualifying first-year sequence for a minor or major in comparative literature and cultural studies.

An honours program is also offered. The undergraduate and honours sequences in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies are administered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, but taught jointly with the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies. Its units deal with three main areas of work: comparative literature, comparative cultural studies and critical theory.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies consists of CLS1010 and CLS1020.

For the purposes of a minor/major, a first-year sequence in CLS can be replaced by an appropriate first-year sequence in advanced German, French, Italian or Spanish or in English literature.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• CLS1010 Texts and contexts 1
• CLS1020 Texts and contexts 2
• CLS1040 Introduction to cultural studies*

Second/Third-year level

• CLS2000/CLS3000 Introduction to critical theory
• CLS2025/CLS3025 19th Century fiction: Realism, capitalism and psychoanalysis
• CLS2030/CLS3030 Reading Freud and Jung
• CLS2045/CLS3045 Writing lives: Women's autobiography and historical fiction
• CLS2050/CLS3050 Narrative practices
• CLS2075/CLS3075 Popular fiction and popular culture
• CLS2080/CLS3080 Science fiction: From monsters to cyborgs
• CLS2100/CLS3100 Reading the Canon: Critical Approaches
• CLS2130/CLS3130 Culture and society: Introduction to cultural theory
• CLS2160/CLS3160 Chinese literature and modernity
• CLS2250/CLS3250 Post-Marxist critical theory
• CLS2280/CLS3280 The fate of Art: Philosophical aesthetics and contemporary culture
• CLS2420/CLS3420 Literature and Phenomenology: De Sade, Dostoevsky, Nietzsche, Tolstoy
• CLS2530/CLS3530 Modernism in European literature
• CLS2550/CLS3550 Romanticism and revolution
• CLS2790/CLS3790 Postmodernism and the novel
• CLS2810/CLS3810 Comparative drama of the twentieth century
• CLS2820/CLS3820 Reading/writing nature
• CLS2920/CLS3920 Authority, death and desire: Medieval to renaissance literature
• CLS2950/CLS3950 Freud and feminism
• CLS3830 Bakhtin and ethics: Beyond structuralism*
• ENH2660/ENH3660 Here and there: The literature of travel
• ENH2800/ENH3800 In other worlds: Post-colonial fiction
• EUR3520 Filming the nation: The recent past in European cinema**
• FTV2040/FTV3040 Australian film studies
• FTV2190/FTV3190 Forms of narrative cinema
• FTV2220/FTV3220 Alternative film and video
• GND2030/GND3030 Gender, media and consumption: Feminist cultural studies
• GND2070/GND3070 Rethinking global culture: Sex, race, consumption
• GND2080/GND3080 Feminism and popular culture: Love, sex and romance
• JWC2040/JWC3680 Judaism and modernity
• PHL2120/PHL3120 Language, truth and power
• TAD2030/TAD3030 Fashion, image, advertising
• TAD2440/TAD3440 Camera-culture: From analogue to digital representation
• TAD2460/TAD3460 Cyberculture
• VSA2770/VSA3770 Television studies
  

* Not offered from 2004.

* Not offered from 2006.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl/ and http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ecps/index.php

 

Criminal justice - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communication and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland

Relevant courses*

• 3914 Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice)

Criminal justice addresses the complex issue of crime and the way in which it affects the lives of us all. It provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the diverse nature of crime, to identify and evaluate stages in the criminal justice process, to critically assess its performance and to consider new and radical alternatives for dealing with crime. Students study issues that compare and contrast regional, state, national and international crime and crime prevention policies, including public safety and security issues. The degree adopts an inter-disciplinary approach which includes psychological studies, sociology and indigenous studies perspectives.

*A major in criminal justice is only offered to students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice). Other students may take criminal justice units as electives in other courses, where that course permits.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year sequence in criminal justice consists of CRJ1001 and CRJ1002.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below and including six core and two elective units.

Units

First-year level

Core

• CRJ1001 Crime: theory and practice
• CRJ1002 The criminal justice process

Second/Third-year level

Core

• CRJ2001/CRJ3001 Comparative criminal justice
• CRJ2002/CRJ3002 Crime and violence
• PSS3718 Forensic psychology
• SCY2805/SCY3805 Sociology of deviance

Electives

• CRJ2004/CRJ3004 Justice sentencing and punishment
• CRJ2005/CRJ3005 Public safety and security
• CRJ3003 Offender profiling
• SCY2811/SCY3811 Social justice

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

Criminology - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Political and Social Inquiry

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton, South Africa

* NOTE: A minor only is offered on the South Africa campus.

Relevant courses

• 3780 Diploma in Arts (Criminology)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Crime is an issue that all citizens and governments confront on a daily basis. The causes of crime, the crime problem and how it should be dealt with, are the subject of intense debate. The criminology major, which is offered on the Caulfield and Clayton campuses, provides students with the skills to understand the complexities of crime, to learn about the various stages of the criminal justice system, to critically analyse its workings and tensions, and to explore alternative strategies. Criminology students can combine an interest in areas such as policing, courts, punishment and prisons, transnational crime and international justice, criminological theory, crime and the media, crime and politics, crime prevention and victims of crime in order to broaden their career options in criminal justice and allied areas.

Students learn to critically analyse issues of crime at the local, state, national, and global level. The two first-year units introduce students to various facets of crime and how it is dealt with by the criminal justice system. Second and third-year units build on the knowledge gained in first year and offer students the opportunity to critically analyse and evaluate crime-related issues in greater depth.

Graduates with a major or minor in criminology may find employment in a wide range of fields, including police, courts, corrections, human services, attorney-general departments, departments of justice, law reform commissions, ombudsman offices, anti-corruption commissions, local government and the private sector.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year sequence in criminology consists of CRI1001 and CRI1002.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence consists of a first-year sequence totalling 12 points, plus second-year level studies to the value of 12 points chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• CRI1001 Understanding crime
• CRI1002 Criminal justice in action: Police, courts and corrections

Second/Third-year level

Criminology units

• CRI2005/CRI3005 Crime and politics: Myths and realities
• CRI2008/CRI3008 Crime and the media
• CRI2010/CRI3010 Legal studies: Law and society
• CRI2015/CRI3015 Police and society
• CRI2020/CRI3020 Punishment, power and justice
• CRI2030/CRI3030 Drugs, crime and society
• CRI2050/CRI3050 International crime and justice
• CRI2140/CRI3140 Sex and crime
• CRI2270/CRI3270 Victimology

NOTE: Students who commenced prior to 2009 may also include the following units as electives:

• AIS2060/AIS3060 Indigenous legal issues
• ANY2160/ANY3160 Understanding prejudice and discrimination
• BHS2340/BHS3240 The criminal mind
• HSY2050/HSY3050 Fears and fantasies: Deviance in history
• HSY2055/HSY3055 Murder and mayhem: The London underworld from the eighteenth to the twentieth century
• PLT2650/PLT3650 Terrorism and political violence
• SCY2261/SCY3261 Social research methods

NOTE: Students who commenced prior to 2006 may also include the following units as electives:

• AIS2040/AIS3040 Aborigines and the law
• SCY2150/SCY3150 Sociological research techniques for public policy

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): room W1017, West Wing, Menzies building; telephone +61 3 9905 2443

Enquiries (Caulfield): room H5.31, building H; telephone +61 3 9903 2378

Email psi@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/psi

 

Drama and theatre studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2437 Diploma in Arts (Drama and Theatre studies)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters
• 1144 Bachelor of Performing Arts*
• 2317 Bachelor of Performing Arts and Bachelor of Laws*
• 3774 Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Performing Arts*

* Units with the prefix PER, which offer students specialist study in play production and devised performance, are available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Performing Arts and the associated double degrees.

The Centre for Drama and Theatre Studies is a vigorous teaching department with an outstanding national research profile. The centre offers units in the making and analysis of theatre and performance. Units cut across a wide range of approaches to theatre, and strive to achieve a balance between rich and exploratory performance opportunities and a strong and challenging academic program: the element of performance (in text-based and devised productions) regarded as fundamental to the analysis of theatre texts and processes. The centre stages ten or more public productions each year along with the many smaller-scale productions.

Second and third-year units offer a range of options in the history, theory and practice of theatre. Students may choose to specialise in fields such as theatre history, directing, music theatre, movement and dance, technical aspects of theatre, script writing and design.

Teaching takes place in the theatre and rehearsal spaces of the Monash performing arts complex, Clayton campus that includes:

• a flexible and versatile 200-seat theatre with excellent lighting and stagecraft facilities
• a 65-seat black box theatre
• a small dance studio, technical workshop, dressing rooms
• ready access to the Alexander Theatre and concert venue Robert Blackwood Hall.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first year sequence in drama and theatre studies consists of DTS1001 and DTS1002, or DTS1320* and DTS1420*.

*Students wishing to complete a minor or major in drama and theatre studies must complete DTS1001 and DTS1002.

Note: The first year sequence for drama and theatre studies changed in 2009. All students that completed DTS1060 and DTS1160 prior to 2009 will have these units counted towards their drama and theatre studies minor/major.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below, and including the core first-year sequence DTS1001 and DTS1002.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below and including the core first year sequence - DTS1001 and DTS1002, as well as the two core units DTS2001 and DTS3450, with the remainder of units chosen from the units listed.

Units

First-year level

• DTS1001 Performance in context I*
• DTS1002 Performance in context II*
• DTS1320 Body, space, text
• DTS1420 Body, voice, text

* Students wishing to complete a minor or major in drama and theatre studies must complete DTS1001 and DTS1002.

Second/Third-year level

Student wishing to complete a major in drama and theatre studies must complete DTS1001, DTS1002, DTS2001, DTS3450 with the remainder of units chosen from units listed below.

• DTS2001 Ideas of theatre
• DTS2010/DTS3010 Mime, mask and magic
• DTS2050/DTS3050 Asian theatre
• DTS2050/DTS3050 Asian theatre
• DTS2060/DTS3060 New Zealand and Australian theatre
• DTS2070/DTS3070 Music theatre
• DTS2160/DTS3160 Women and theatre
• DTS2170/DTS3170 Musical theatre workshop
• DTS2450/DTS3450 Contemporary drama
• DTS2500/DTS3500 The study of dance
• DTS2510/DTS3510 Choreographic project
• DTS2520/DTS3520 The actor, past and present
• DTS2630/DTS3630 Shakespeare: Text and performance
• DTS3650/COM3650 Social drama and political rhetoric
• DTS2670 Technical aspects: Practical investigation
• DTS2830/DTS3830 Drama into film
• DTS2870/DTS3870 Stages: Issues in theatre history
• DTS3000 Directing
• DTS3040 Directing workshop
• DTS3260 Independent theatre practice
• DTS3400 Script development
• DTS3700 Comedy
• DTS3800 Drama in performance
• DTS3970 Preparation for performance: Design

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Rm 201, Building 68, Performing Arts Complex (PAC building)

Telephone +61 3 9905 9135

Email ecps.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu/drama-theatre and http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ecps

 

English as an international language - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton, Caulfield

Relevant courses

• 2439 Diploma in Arts (English as an international language)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3907 Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

English as an international language is a new, timely, and innovative discipline that offers a new perspective of the use of English language in today’s globalised world and examines the implications this has on communication in English in a variety of international contexts. It invites students to challenge and ‘unpack’ assumptions about English language by responding to questions such as: Is there only one type of English or many Englishes spoken in the world? Should we accept one single type of English as the only model for learners and teachers of English? What are the consequences of the spread of English around the globe? What are the features of international/intercultural communication in English? One of the important features of the units offered in this program is that students are encouraged to critically reflect and look back on their experiences of using, learning, and/or teaching English in a variety of contexts and uncover the ‘hidden politics’ behind those experiences

Sequences

1st year sequence

A first-year sequence in English as an international language consists of EIL1010 and EIL1020.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence in English as an international language consists of a first-year sequence plus twelve points at the second-year level chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

A major sequence in English as an international language consists of a minor as described above, followed by third-year level units to the value of 24 points and chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• EIL1010 English an as international language: Communication
• EIL1020 English an as international language: Language and critical analysis

Second/Third-year level

• EIL2110 English as an international language: Language and purpose
• EIL2120 English as an international language: The language of spoken English
• EIL3130 English as an international language: Language and power
• EIL3102 English as an international language: Professional communication
• EIL3110 English as an international language: Language and culture
• EIL3210 English as an international language: The language of written English

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au; Program convenor: Dr Farzad Sharifian farzad.sharifian@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

English - Faculty of Arts

This area of study is offered by two separate schools of the faculty - the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies and the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences - there are differences in the sequences and units offered in each school. Please see the separate entries for each of these schools below.

 

Offered by the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton, South Africa*

*NOTE: Students cannot complete a minor or major in English at South Africa campus.

Relevant courses

• 2438 Diploma in Arts (English)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3907 Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 3793 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) - at Caulfield
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 1275 Bachelor of Communication (and associated double degrees)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters
• 1144 Bachelor of Performing Arts (and associated double degrees)

The English section offers a variety of units in the literatures of Britain, Australia, America, Asia, and in a range of related areas including academic, professional and creative writing.

In first year, students are introduced to the study of English through a choice of units. Each unit has a different focus, either on some aspect of literature in English or on the study of effective writing. Each aims to introduce students to a variety of modes of reading and to a number of ways of speaking and writing about what they read. Students choose two units, one of which must be a literature unit if they wish to major in English.

Second and third-year units in literature introduce students to the literature and culture of different historical periods. Related units are offered in the following fields: Australian studies, the theory and practice of children's literature, war literature and travel writing, critical theory, feminist theory and women's writing, postcolonial theory and literature, the languages of literature, literary and visual semiotics and performance studies, creative writing and professional writing. Students may select from these areas to develop their major in English.

Students will find the expectations of English outlined in unit handbooks as they proceed through the degree. The school provides consultation and advice on choice of units at first, second, third and fourth-year levels to ensure that students choose suitable and coherent sequences.

It is expected that students intending to major in English will choose units which will provide them with:

• a familiarity with a range of literary genres across a broad historical and cultural spectrum
• an understanding of contemporary and historical modes of literary and critical theory
• an understanding of the nature and construction of the discipline, including its historical and contemporary forms.

Sequences

First year sequence

Caulfield and Clayton

A first year sequence in English for students enrolled on these campuses consists of two of the following units:

• ENH1010 Reading, writing, literature
• ENH1220 Worlds in conflict
• ENH1250 Academic writing
• ENH1260 Professional writing
• ENH1270 Murder most foul: Crime writing
• ENH1990 Introduction to fantasy narratives

South Africa

A first year sequence in English for students enrolled on this campus consists of both of ENH1200 (Reading Africa) and ENH1220 (Worlds in conflict). Students can also complete one later-year level unit ENH2195/ENH3195 (The poetics of memory).

NOTE: Students cannot complete a minor or major in English at South Africa campus.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence in English consists of a first year sequence as listed above, followed by two second-year units (ie 12 points) chosen from the units listed below for Caulfield and/or Clayton.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below for Caulfield and/or Clayton.

Units

Caulfield

First-year level

• ENH1010 Reading writing literature
• ENH1220 Worlds in conflict
• ENH1250 Academic writing
• ENH1260 Professional writing
• ENH1990 Introduction to fantasy narratives

Second/Third-year level

• COM2130/COM3130 Print cultures: Books as media
• ENH2185/ENH2185 Advanced professional writing
• ENH2401 English 1: The study of language
• ENH2470/ENH3470 Modern English literature: Modernism and postmodernism
• ENH2530/ENH3530 Contemporary English literature
• ENH2620/ENH3620 Grammar and expression
• ENH2660/ENH3660 Here and there: The literature of travel
• ENH2690/ENH3690 Gender and authority in Australian literature
• ENH2750/ENH3750 Contemporary women's fiction and theory
• ENH2770/ENH3770 Short fiction: Classic and contemporary
• ENH2800/ENH3800 In other words: Postcolonial literature
• DTS2830/DTS3830 Drama into film

NOTE: Caulfield students intending to complete a major sequence may need to take at least two units from those offered at second and third year levels on the Clayton campus.

Clayton

First-year level

• ENH1010 Reading writing literature
• ENH1220 Worlds in conflict
• ENH1250 Academic writing
• ENH1260 Professional writing
• ENH1270 Murder most foul: Crime writing
• ENH1990 Introduction to fantasy narratives

Second/Third-year level

• CLS2050/CLS3050 Narrative practices
• CLS2080/CLS3080 Science fiction: From monsters to cyborgs
• COM2130/COM3130 Print cultures: Books as media
• DTS2630/DTS3630 Shakespeare: Text and performance
• DTS2830/DTS3830 Drama into film
• ENH2030/ENH3030 Rewriting Victorian narratives: Origins and oblivion
• ENH2055/ENH3055 Textual theories and practice: An introduction
• ENH2110/ENH3110 Renaissance literature
• ENH2130/ENH3130 Literature and opposition, 1660-1800
• ENH2135/ENH3135 The colonial child: Australian children's books 1830-1950
• ENH2145/ENH3145 The post-colonial child: Australian children's books 1950-2000
• ENH2150/ENH3150 Australian urban fictions
• ENH2175/ENH3175 Reading otherwise: Literature, gender, psychoanalysis
• ENH2185/ENH3185 Advanced professional writing
• ENH2190/ENH3190 Gods and fairies: An introduction to Middle English
• ENH2230/ENH3230 Shakespeare: Interpretations and transmutations
• ENH2225/ENH3225 Heroes twilight: Representations of war and conflict
• ENH2260/ENH3260 Sexing the text
• ENH2315/ENH3315 Romantic literature
• ENH2330/ENH3330 Victorian literature
• ENH2340/ENH3340 Literature and the Christian tradition**
• ENH2360/ENH3360 Fairy tale traditions
• ENH2401 English language and text
• ENH2410/ENH3410 Puritans and Sinners: Interrogating the American tradition
• ENH2470/ENH3470 Modern English Literature: Modernism and postmodernism
• ENH2530/ENH3530 Contemporary English literature
• ENH2570/ENH3570 Writing women
• ENH2620/ENH3620 Grammar and expression
• ENH2650/ENH3650 Poetry: Text and performance
• ENH2660/ENH3660 Here and there: The literature of travel
• ENH2680/ENH3680 Introduction to poetry  writing
• ENH2681/ENH3681 Advanced poetry writing
• ENH2690/ENH3690 Gender and authority in Australian literature
• ENH2710/ENH3710 Orientations: Reading Asia
• ENH2750/ENH3750 Contemporary women's fiction and theory
• ENH2770/ENH3770 Short fiction: Classic and contemporary
• ENH2780/ENH3780 Writing and social practice 1
• ENH2800/ENH3800 In other worlds: Postcolonial literature
• ENH2810/ENH3810 Novel into film
• ENH2980/ENH3980 Introduction to fiction writing
• ENH2981/ENH3981 Advanced fiction writing
• ENH2991/ENH3991 Children's literature: A comparative study

** Not offered from 2007.

Contact details

Telephone +61 3 9905 2140

Email ECPS.Enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ecps or http://www.arts.monash.edu/english

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland and Off-campus learning

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Communication) (and associated double degrees)
• 2396 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (and associated double degrees)

English offers a sequence of units focusing on English language as it is used for a range of communicative and cultural purposes. The approach is interdisciplinary (drawing on linguistics, philosophy, sociology, communications as well as traditional disciplines of literary criticism) and the range of texts studied is diverse (including contemporary and canonical literature, formal and academic writing, popular fiction, poetry and journalism). The emphasis is on the complex relations between the texts we read for pleasure or craft to communicate with others and the social and intellectual conditions which give birth to them. In this way, English combines a love of reading with a passion for thinking to provide a chance to understand and debate the significance and purpose of communication and culture in its many varied forms.

The English minor has been designed specifically to meet the needs of writing students and education students enrolled at Gippsland or via off-campus learning, but may be of interest to any students studying the humanities and seeking to improve their English literacy - an attribute increasingly valued by a range of employers. The English program aims to equip students with high levels of English language skills and cultural literacy, including developed aptitudes for the understanding and use of English for a variety of purposes, advanced skills in critical reading and interpretation, and an appreciation of the cultural and social history which has shaped the world we live in.

On completion of the English minor, students will have:

• general competence in the understanding and use of English for a variety of purposes
• a range of effective reading strategies, including strategies of evaluation, and advanced skills in close and critical reading
• an appreciation of the complex relations between cultural and material history and between literature, life and society
• an ability to debate the significance of literature and the various ways of engaging in literary interpretation
• Detailed knowledge of the aesthetic form and social context of production of a selection of key works in literary history.

Sequences

Minor sequence

Students complete an advanced level minor consisting of two core units and two electives chosen from the units listed below. While the units listed as electives are offered at both second and third levels, students must complete the electives at third level to complete the minor.

Units

Core

• ENH2401 English language and text
• ENH2402 Literature and history

Electives

• AIS3035 Australian Indigenous literature
• ENH3404 Popular writing and criticism
• ENH3405 Contemporary fiction
• ENH3407 Authorship and writing

NOTE: Prerequisites are required for second and third year level units.

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

 

European and European Union studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the Monash European and EU Centre

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 3903 Diploma in European studies
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

European and European Union (EU) studies focuses on the present, the past and the possible futures of Europe; its peoples and nations, individually and in relation to each other, its cultures, political and economic life, and the relationships that link Europe to the rest of the world.

Students undertaking European and EU studies at Monash can expect to learn about the contribution that European thought and culture have made to the shaping of the modern world, as well as the significance of contemporary developments such as the creation and enlargement of the European Union. Students are encouraged to analyse, interpret, discuss and evaluate texts, both historical and contemporary, that are representative of European ideas and culture, and to become familiar with the different forms of innovation that have characterized the development of the European Union.

European and EU studies is taught by the Monash European and EU Centre, a centre located in the Faculty of Arts but with close ties to the faculties of Law and Business/Economics and cross-disciplinary research and teaching activities.

Students may take a major, a minor, or individual units in European and EU studies as part of their Bachelor degree. At fourth-year level, students may enrol for honours in European and EU studies, or in European and EU studies combined with another approved discipline. The centre also offers a Diploma in European Studies, which can be taken on its own or concurrently with a Bachelor degree.

It is recommended that students study a European language in parallel with their work in European and EU studies but this is not a prerequisite of enrolment. Students who do not wish to take a European language as part of their bachelor degree can study a European language through a Diploma of Languages as a complement to their bachelor degree.

Study Abroad

All students of European and EU studies are encouraged to study in Europe. The centre has established contacts with European universities, enabling students to gain credit towards a qualification in European and EU studies. Grants for study in Europe are available through Monash Abroad. Students intending to undertake study in Europe should consult with the centre before applying for these grants.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence in European Studies comprises EUR1100 and EUR1200.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor including at least one of EUR2090 or EUR2080, and with the remainder chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major including at least one of EUR2090/EUR3090 and EUR2080/EUR3080, and at least one of EUR3620 and EUR3520. The remaining units must be chosen from the units listed below (or other units with substantial European content approved by the Monash European and EU Centre).

Units

First-year level

• EUR1100 European culture and ideas: Modernity and enlightenment
• EUR1200 European culture and ideas: Modernity and romanticism

Second/Third-year level

Core

One of:

• EUR2080/EUR3080 Europe today: Problems of integration
• EUR2090/EUR2090 Culture and conflict: Europe in the 20th century

Plus one of:

• EUR3520 Filming the nation: (Re)configuring European national myths
• EUR3620 Contemporary intellectuals and the idea of Europe

Students completing a minor in European studies are only required to complete one of EUR2080/EUR3080 or EUR2090/EUR3090.

Electives

• CLA2030/CLA3030 Ancient Greek epic
• CLA2040/CLA3040 Ancient Greek theatre
• CLS2025/CLS3025 19th century fiction: Realism, capitalism and psychoanalysis (previously RSS2090/RSS3090 Realism and Capitalism)
• CLS2530/CLS3530 Modernism in European literature
• CLS2550/CLS3550 Romanticism and revolution
• ECC2560/ECC3560 European economic history since 1945
• ECC3800 History of economic thought
• ENH2130/ENH3130 Literature and opposition, 1660-1800
• ENH3315 Romantic literature I
• EUR2100/EUR3100 European economic history since 1945*
• EUR2810/EUR3810 Comparative economic systems*
• EUR3520 Filming the nation: (Re)configuring European national myths (12 points)
• EUR3620 Contemporary intellectuals and the idea of Europe (12 points)
• FRN2705/FRN3705 Rebelling against conventionality: Expressions of French individualism
• HSY2025/HSY3025 Beyond Machiavelli: Crisis and renewal in early modern Italy
• HSY2400/EUR3400 Imperialism, sexuality, and modernity: Politics, culture and society in Europe, c1880-1918
• HSY2440/EUR3440 The rise and fall of Nazi Germany
• HSY2560/HSY3560 Challenge and Response: The course of modern Jewish history
• HSY2580/EUR3580 The Holocaust
• HSY2630/HSY3630 Renaissance Florence
• HSY2640/HSY3640 Christians, Jews and Muslims in the age of crusades
• HSY2860/HSY3860 The Renaissance in Florence
• HSY2950/EUR3950 Europe: Enlightenment and revolution
• PHL3430 The philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone De Beauvoir
• PHL3510 Political philosophy
• PLT2140/PLT3140 Progress and despair: Modern political ideologies and theories
• PLT2152/PLT3152 Nationalism: Interpretations
• PLT2340/PLT3340 Contemporary Russia: Identities, transformations and conflicts
• SPN3430 European cultural history: The Spanish civil war
• VSA2140/VSA3140 Cross-Cultural Art: Asian, American and European**

* Not offered from 2004.

** Not offered from 2006.

Contact details

General enquiries

• Telephone: +61 3 9903 4639
• Email: europecentre@general.monash.edu.au
• Visit http://www.monash.edu.au/europecentre

Professor Pascaline Winand

Director, Monash European and EU Centre

• Email: pascaline.winand@general.monash.edu.au
• Telephone: +61 3 9903 4633
• Visit http://www.monash.edu.au/europecentre/winand-cv-april-2008.pdf

Dr. Natalie Doyle

Deputy Director, Monash European and EU Centre

• Email: natalie.doyle@arts.monash.edu.au
• Telephone: +61 3 9905 9418

 

Film and television studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies

Campus availability: Berwick*, Clayton

* NOTE: A minor only is offered on the Berwick campus. Berwick students wishing to complete a major in Film and Television Studies will need to travel to the Clayton campus.

Relevant courses

• 4014 Diploma in Arts (Film and Television Studies)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1275 Bachelor of Communication (and associated double degrees)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Film and television studies offers a variety of units in the film and television cultures of Australia, Asia, United States and Europe. The first-year units are designed to provide a foundation for all subsequent studies in film and television.

Film and television units involve historical, textual and critical approaches to film and television, and related video and new screen technologies. Film and television studies cover Australian, Asian and European national cinemas, contemporary popular Hollywood and its institutions, alternative film and video, documentary film, Australian television, popular television genres, and video practice.

Throughout the course of studies, emphasis will be given to a variety of historical, critical and theoretical methods of analysis appropriate to the study of film and television, including formal, semiotic and psychoanalytic approaches, institutional, reception and cultural studies approaches, consideration of issues to do with the intersection of ideology and culture, the representation of gender, race and class, and questions concerning the relations between film and television and new technologies.

Students are encouraged to consider combining their film and television studies with other relevant and compatible units and/or disciplines in the Faculty of Arts. Examples are drama and theatre studies, comparative literature and cultural studies, English, history, women's studies, and a range of relevant Asian and European languages.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence in film and television studies consists of FTV1010 and FTV1050.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence in film and television studies consists of a first-year sequence followed by 12 points at second and/or third-year level chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below. In addition, with the permission of the head of section, units from another discipline may be counted towards a major or minor in film and television studies.

Units

First-year level

Core

• FTV1010 Contemporary television studies
• FTV1050 Contemporary film studies

Second/Third-year level

Prerequisites: normally, entry into second and third-year level film and television studies units is dependent on completion of appropriate first and/or second-year level units. However, in special circumstances, it may be possible for students who have completed appropriate equivalent studies to enter these units, with the approval of the head of section.

• FTV2010/FTV3010 Television genres
• FTV2040/FTV3040 Australian film studies
• FTV2050/FTV3050 Remaking film/genre
• FTV2070/FTV3070 Women in contemporary cinema: Culture and difference
• FTV2080/FTV3080 Teen film and television
• FTV2190/FTV3190 Forms of narrative cinema
• FTV2220/FTV3220 Alternative film and video
• FTV2230/FTV3230 Australian television culture
• FTV2240/FTV3240 Cinema institutions: The new hollywood
• FTV2670/FTV3670 Asian cinema
• FTV2710/FTV3710 Documentary film: An Australian focus
• FTV3020 From film theory to video practice
• FTV3030 Film and television studies research methodologies
• FTV3750 Indonesian and Southeast Asian film and television

Contact details

Telephone enquiries: 9905 2140

Email ECPS.Enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ecps and http://www.arts.monash.edu/film-tv

 

French studies – Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton, South Africa (minor only)

Relevant courses

• 2367 Diploma in Languages (French)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The French studies program is designed to enable students to develop a high level of communicative competence in the French language (including translation skills and specialised registers such as business French), and a critical awareness of fundamental areas of French studies: literature, film, cultural studies, politics and social sciences. Students will develop writing and research skills appropriate to advanced independent study.

Language levels

French can be studied from an absolute beginners' level (level 1) up to a level of near-native language proficiency (level 10). The French studies program has four entry points through four first-year sequences, each comprising a first and second semester unit. These entry points correspond to four levels of proficiency in the French language, ranging from absolute beginners to advanced proficiency. Students who have completed VCE French with a score above 30 or an equivalent qualification will normally enrol in French studies level 5. To ensure that students are placed in the most appropriate level in the light of their individual profile and the best outcome they can expect to achieve, all students, except absolute beginners,  are required to undertake placement testing prior to the start of first semester and, where applicable, to provide a copy of their VCE results.

The French studies program convenor, in consultation with unit coordinators, retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor

Non-Arts students

In some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should discuss with the managing faculty of their course:

1. whether they are allowed to include language units as part of their course
2. how many units/credit points they may or must study and at what year-level/s
3. select the appropriate language units to enrol in.

NOTE: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further.

Minor and major sequences

Students normally progress in second and third years through sequential language levels and complete option units in fundamental areas of French studies for the major in French studies.

Study abroad

All students have the opportunity to participate in the Language Study Abroad Program in France or the francophone world. The French studies program has exchange agreements with the universities of Lyon III, Paris III et l'Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Paris) for semester-length study abroad. It also provides for summer semester forms of study abroad for students who begin their French studies at levels 1-4.  For detailed information see the French Studies Program Studies Abroad web page at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/french/abroad.php. Students must obtain written approval from the French Studies program before enrolling. Grants for study abroad are available through Monash Abroad, to which applications should be addressed.

Sequences

First–year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

South Africa

Students on the South Africa campus can complete a first–year sequence in French starting from entry point 1 (FRN1010, FRN1020) or from entry point 2 (FRN1030 and FRN1040).

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year-level elective chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.

French Study Abroad units (exchange or summer semester) to a value of 6 or 12 points can be substituted for second-year level units in either of the above configurations of the minor.

South Africa

Students on the South Africa campus can complete a minor in French (entry point 1) by completing FRN1010, FRN1020, FRN2030 and FRN2040.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major normally consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.

Major sequences – choosing the right entry point

Students wishing to undertake French studies have the option of starting in one of four entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure a French studies major, however if a student wishes to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because their language acquisition results allow them to, they must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Basic major sequences

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units (up to 24 points), or can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Basic French major, entry point 1

For students with no knowledge of French or who have previously studied French at junior secondary level only.

• FRN1010 French studies 1
• FRN1020 French studies 2
• FRN2030 French studies 3
• FRN2040 French studies 4
• FRN3050 French studies 5
• FRN3060 French studies 6
• one second or third year level elective from the elective units listed below
• one third year level elective from the elective units listed below

Students whose entry point is French studies 1 may complete an alternative, extended basic major, consisting of eight core language units as follows:

Alternative entry point 1: Extended basic proficiency major sequence

• FRN1010 French studies 1
• FRN1020 French studies 2
• FRN2030 French studies 3
• FRN2040 French studies 4
• FRN3050 French studies 5
• FRN3060 French studies 6
• FRN3070 French studies 7
• FRN3080 French studies 8

No electives are required.

NOTE: This option is not available to students commencing studies in French at higher entry points. Students wishing to complete this extended version of the French major must seek advice from the French program, and their home faculty (if applicable) before commencing as part-time enrolment may not be allowed for some students.

Basic French major, entry point 2

For students who have completed VCE 1/2 (year 11) French or VCE 3/4 French and achieved a study score below 30, or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• FRN1030 French studies 3
• FRN1040 French studies 4
• FRN2050 French studies 5
• FRN2060 French studies 6
• FRN3070 French studies 7
• FRN3080 French studies 8
• one second or third year level elective from the elective units listed below
• one second year level elective from the elective units listed below

Advanced major sequences

Advanced French major, entry point 3

For students who have completed VCE3/4 French and achieved a study score of above 30 or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• FRN1050 French studies 5
• FRN1060 French studies 6
• FRN2070 French studies 7
• FRN2080 French studies 8
• FRN3090 French studies 9
• FRN3100 French studies 10
• one second or third year level elective from the elective units listed below
• one third year level elective from the elective units listed below

Advanced French major, entry point 4

For students who have completed VCE3/4 French and achieved a study score above 40 and who have spent a period of at least several months in a French-speaking country, or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• FRN1070 French studies 7
• FRN1080 French studies 8
• FRN2090 French studies 9
• FRN2100 French studies 10
• one second or third year level elective from the elective units listed below
• three third year level electives from the elective units listed below

Units

Language Study Abroad units

• FRN2801 French studies abroad 2/1
• FRN2802 French studies abroad 2/2
• FRN2803/FRN3804 French studies abroad (summer semester)
• FRN2804*/ FRN3904 New Caledonia study abroad program
• FRN2807/FRN3807 French studies abroad (Summer Semester) 2
• FRN3901 French studies abroad 3/1
• FRN3902 French studies abroad 3/2
• FRN3903 French studies abroad 3/3

Elective units

• FRN2603/FRN3603 The media in France**
• FRN2290/VSA3290 France on film (formerly VSA2280/VSA3280)
• FRN2701/FRN3701 Business French
• FRN2702/FRN3702 French noir: Dark visions of self and society in post-war France
• FRN2703/FRN3703 Rap culture: An ethnographic analysis of contemporary France**
• FRN2704/FRN3704 Telling tales: An introduction to French narrative fiction**
• FRN2705/FRN3705 Rebelling against conventionality: Expressions of French individualism
• FRN2706/FRN3706 Representing Paris: Literature and visual culture
• FRN2707/FRN3707 Contemporary French fiction: Rewriting Identity
• FRN2708/FRN3708 Realism and representation: Literature and visual culture
• FRN2710 Individual option
• FRN3800 Contemporary Francophone fiction: Writing, identity and difference
• FRN3801 The female body
• FRN3805 Translation: Theory and practice
• FRN3806 Twentieth Century French poetry
• FRN3812 Individual option

* Not offered from 2007.

** Not offered from 2008.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Gender studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Political and Social Inquiry

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2459 Diploma in Arts (Gender Studies)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Gender studies is an exciting interdisciplinary field of inquiry broadly concerned with questions of gender, sexuality and culture. Gender studies is informed by the belief that all social processes are 'gendered' and these units bring innovative theory and research techniques to the study of women's lives, their status in society and the dilemmas and contradictions in gender relations and sexualities. Gender studies units cover specific topics such as how gender issues are represented in film, literature, popular culture, advertising and the media; feminist and gender theory; the relationship between gender and crime; the connections between gender, consumption and marketing; feminist research methodology; how different cultures shape gender identities and sexualities; shifting cultural and historical forms of femininity and masculinity; how questions of sex or gender relate to questions of class and race; and cross-cultural feminism.

The undergraduate program is designed to introduce students to a variety of feminist models of analysis and to assist them in developing a range of methodological skills. Gender studies units also foster the development of transferable professional skills among students. Units offered by the centre are complemented by a wide range of electives offered throughout the school and the faculty. Selected gender studies units may be taken as electives within other majors in the school. Gender studies units are offered on the Clayton campus. Some units are also offered at Caulfield and Sunway campus, Malaysia.

Students wishing to vary the components of their minor or major sequences should consult with the Director of the Centre for Women's Studies and Gender Research.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first year sequence in gender studies consists of GND1010 and any other first year Arts unit.

Minor sequence

Students wishing to complete a minor in gender studies take 24 points of gender studies units. They can do this in two ways:

• A minor from first to second year is completed by completing a first-year sequence, plus GND2010 and GND2050.
• A minor from second to third year comprises two six-point second-year-level units, and either GND3020, or two of GND3080, GND3030, GND2040 and CRI3140.

Major sequence

Students complete a 48-point major in gender studies as follows:

• a first-year sequence
• the core units GND2010/3010 and GND2050/GND3050 (taken at either second or third year level)
• the core unit GND3020 (12 points)
• 12 points of electives chosen from GND2080/GND3080, GND2030/GND3030, CRI2140/CRI3140, GND2040/GND3040

Units

First-year level

• GND1010 Sex, gender and knowledge

Second/Third-year level

Core units

• GND2010/GND3010 Contemporary feminist theory
• GND2050/GND3050 Sex, science and the body
• GND3020 Feminist research (12 points)

Electives

• GND2030/GND3030 Gender, media and consumption
• GND2040/GND3040 Sex and gender in Australian society
• GND2080/GND3080 Feminism and popular culture: Love, sex and romance
• CRI2140/CRI3140 Sex and crime
• PLT2380/PLT3380 Gender and politics

Contact details

Centre for Women's Studies and Gender Research

• Enquiries (Clayton): room W1017, West Wing, Menzies building; +61 3 9905 2443;
• Enquiries (Caulfield): room B4.35, building B; Telephone +61 3 9903 2378
• Email psi@arts.monash.edu.au
• Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/psi

 

Geography and environmental science - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Geography and Environmental Science

Campus availability: Clayton, South Africa*

* NOTE: The sequence of units and units available differ between these two campuses. Please refer to the individual campus entries below.

Relevant courses

• 2442 Diploma in Arts (Geography and Environmental Science)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0050 Bachelor of Science
• 2340 Bachelor of Environmental Science

The school's research and teaching program can be divided into five main thematic groups:

• Physical geography focuses on the science of the environment and shares with other branches of the natural sciences an interest in the earth's atmosphere, vegetation cover and terrain. It encompasses biogeography, climatology, geomorphology, hydrology, Quaternary environments, earth systems interactions and soil analysis.
• Human geography investigates the ways in which human communities occupy, use and modify spaces and places on the Earth. As well as their contribution to environmental management, human geographers focus on cultural, economic and political processes especially in urban and third world settings, and the study of globalisation is an important theme.
• Environment and society is a third thematic group within the school focused on environmental policy and practice, the resolution of natural resource conflicts, and the application of sustainability strategies.
• Geographic information science centres around the geo-spatial techniques used to analyse and manage the environment. Here, students learn to collect and handle digital spatial data, implement data integration procedures and develop spatial modelling. These techniques are applied to social and environmental issues such as sustainability and efficiency.
• Australian Indigenous archaeology specialises in archaeological studies of Aboriginal Australia and Torres Strait.

Many geography units offer opportunities for field studies in different landscapes. These include day or weekend trips to study cities, coasts, alpine areas, soils, hydrology, climatology and meteorology, Australian Indigenous archaeology, tourism and environmental management. More extensive and lengthy excursions are also available. Specialist intensive study units examine Australian desert and prehistoric environments (landscape processes and prehistory), regional sustainability (in South Africa) and sustainable development (in the Italian Riviera). Basic laboratory techniques are also taught in selected physical geography and archaeology units.

Those proceeding into the fourth or honours year have the further opportunity to consolidate their understanding of an area (or areas) of specialisation, while pursuing a research topic under expert supervision. Computer techniques are considered highly relevant, from a minimum expectation of basic keyboarding to the integration of sophisticated analytical methods in later segments of the program. The school also supports specialist thematic mapping utilising Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

Year coordinators

Students seeking advice on their course programs or other academic matters are invited to approach the appropriate year coordinator. Year coordinators for 2009 will be:

• First year: Dr Haripriva Rangan
• Second year: Associate Professor Jason Beringer
• Third year: Dr Stephen Legg
• Fourth year: Dr Christian Kull

Clayton

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence consists of either GES1000* or GES1070 and either GES1020 or GES1050.

* Not offered from 2008.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units below.

Units

First-year level

• GES1000 Natural environment and human impact*
• GES1070 Natural hazards and human vulnerability
• GES1020 Australian physical environments: Evolution, status and management
• GES1050 The global challenge

Second/Third-year level

The second- and third-year syllabus permits students to select from a variety of systematic sub-disciplines. At third-year level, majoring students elect to enrol in one or more of the main systematic fields which are intended to challenge them with appropriate advanced material and to intensify their familiarity with the purpose and practice of original research work.

• GES2130 Soils, land use and the environment
• GES2160 Coastal geomorphology and management
• GES2170 Biogeography - the status of Australian vegetation
• GES2190 Climatology: Surface-atmosphere processes and interactions
• GES2210 Environmental hydrology
• GES2320 Tourism and the environment
• GES2340 Cities and sustainability
• GES2460 Environmental policy and management
• GES2660 Power and poverty: Geographies of an uneven development
• GES2750 Economic spaces and industrial landscapes**
• GES2760 Place and the politics of identity
• GES2860 Climate change and variability (previously GES3860 Climate change and variability)
• GES3220 Tourism and the environment
• GES3240 Cities and sustainability
• GES3250 Environmental assessment and decision making
• GES3260 Cultural landscape, environment and sustainability in Italy
• GES3330 Field studies in regional sustainability (field-based unit; late January)
• GES3350 Resource evaluation and management
• GES3360 Soils, landscape and their management
• GES3370 Applied environmental climatology
• GES3420 Researching human environments
• GES3470 Urbanisation and regional development in the Indo-Pacific rims
• GES3520 Social space and urban justice
• GES3530 Landscape processes (field-based unit, July break)
• GES3550 Quaternary environments
• GES3555 Environmental change: Past to future
• GES3610 GIS Geographical information systems for business and social science applications
• GES3750 Sharing prosperity: Geographies of work, regional development and economy
• GES3810 Geographical information systems (GIS) for environmental management
• GES3820 Geographical information systems (GIS) for environmental management
• GES3850 The Australian atmospheric environment - a synoptic-scale approach**

* Not offered from 2008.

** Not offered from 2007.

South Africa

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence consists of GES1003 and GES1030.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units below.

Units

First-year level

Core

• GES1003 Introduction to human geography
• GES1030 Introduction to physical geography

Optional

• GES1004 Techniques in geography and environmental science
• GES1050 The global challenge

Second/Third-year level

• GES2000 Research methods in geography and environmental science
• GES2150 Coastal geomorphology and management*
• GES2190 Climates of the earth boundary layer
• GES2230/GES3230 Climatology
• GES2240/GES3340 Geomorphology and soils
• GES2250/GES3250 Environmental assessment and decision making
• GES2340/GES3240 Cities and sustainability
• GES2420/GES3320 Environmental policy and management
• GES2660/GES3660 Power and poverty: Geographies of uneven development
• GES2810/GES3810 Geographical information systems (GIS) for environmental management
• GES2900/GES3900 The Southern African atmospheric environment: A synoptic approach

* Not offered from 2008.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S217, South Wing, Menzies building
Telephone +61 3 9905 2910
Email geography@arts.monash.edu.au
Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ges

Enquiries (South Africa): 144 Peter Road, Ruimsig, South Africa
Telephone +27 11 950 4009
Fax +27 11 950 4004
Email inquiries@monash.ac.za

 

German studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2368 Diploma in Languages (German)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The German studies programs are designed for students wishing to specialise in German studies (language, linguistics, literature and their relation to culture and society), and also for those seeking a broader outlook within the humanities and social sciences. At every level, students are required to engage in studies of German language and culture, practical language study and fundamental training in German culture and history as well as German linguistics. Optional units, offered at second and third-year levels, offer opportunities for diversification and specialisation in the fields of German literature and culture, media studies and German linguistics. These options are offered from level two onwards.

The core units are organised in streams, catering for different levels of language proficiency (entry points 1 through 10). German can be studied from beginner's stage to a stage of near-native language proficiency. Depending on the units taken at first-year level, the sequences may lead either to an introductory minor or major or to an advanced minor or major. Students may also undertake further studies at honours level in German linguistics and classical literature and cultural studies. Students should contact the program director for further advice.

Non-Arts students

In some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who decide that they want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should:

1. discuss with their home faculty whether they are allowed to include language units as part of their course
2. check with their home faculty how many units/credit points they can study and at what year-level
3. select the appropriate language units to enrol in.

NOTE: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics has created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further.

Students who exit at level 10 or above will be awarded an 'Advanced German major', students who exit below level 10 will be awarded a 'Basic German major'.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The German Studies program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor.

Language Study Abroad Program

The German Studies program has ten active exchange agreements with German universities and cultural institutions. Students are encouraged to consider study abroad as part of a major sequence and/or an honours degree in German, Linguistics or Comparative literature and cultural studies. Funding is available through Monash Abroad and the German Government (DAAD). For detailed information see the German Studies - Study Abroad web page. Students must obtain written approval from the German studies program before enrolling. For further details, contact Heinz Kreutz or Axel Fliethmann.

NOTE: Depending on the teaching institution, German study abroad units may be HECS-HELP liable or only available on a fee-paying basis.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units below.

Basic major sequences

Basic German major, entry point 1

For students with no knowledge of German or who have previously studied German at a junior secondary level only.

• GRN1010 German studies 1
• GRN1020 German studies 2
• GRN2030 German studies 3
• GRN2040 German studies 4
• GRN3050 German studies 5
• GRN3060 German studies 6
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Basic German major, entry point 2

For students with some prior knowledge, but generally not to VCE level. In some circumstances, and with permission of the head of section, students with a pass standard in German at Year 12 may also enter at this level.

• GRN1030 German studies 3
• GRN1040 German studies 4
• GRN2050 German studies 5
• GRN2060 German studies 6
• GRN3070 German studies 7
• GRN3080 German studies 8
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced major sequences

Advanced German major, entry point 3

This stream assumes that students have reached a pass standard in German at Year 12 level or its equivalent.

• GRN1050 German studies 5
• GRN1060 German studies 6
• GRN2070 German studies 7
• GRN2080 German studies 8
• GRN3090 German studies 9
• GRN3100 German studies 10
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced German major, entry point 4

Students undertaking this stream must have reached at least high distinction standard in German at Year 12 or its equivalent. Students wishing to undertake these units must obtain the permission of the head of section prior to enrolment.

• GRN1070 German studies 7
• GRN1080 German studies 8
• GRN2090 German studies 9
• GRN2100 German studies 10
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• three third year level electives from the list of electives below

Advanced German major, entry point 5

Students undertaking this stream must have reached at least high distinction standard in German at Year 12 or its equivalent. Students wishing to undertake these units must obtain the permission of the head of section prior to enrolment.

• GRN1090 German studies 9
• GRN1100 German studies 10
• two second year level electives from the list of electives below
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• three third year level electives from the list of electives below

Language Study Abroad units

• GRN3995 Language study abroad program

Elective units

• GRN2135/GRN3135 Second language acquisition and attrition
• GRN2810/GRN3810 Research and research methodology in German language and linguistics*
• GRN2820/GRN3820 Research and research methodology in German literature and culture*
• GRN3125 German dialects and dialectology
• GRN3165 Language and society: sociolinguistics from a German language perspective
• GRN3245 On the brink of modernity (1890-1920)
• GRN3250 German travel writing From the 18th to the 20th century
• GRN3235 The contemporary novel
• GRN3295 Introduction to the study of media culture
• LLC3950 Literary theory and critical practice

* Not offered from 2007.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Hebrew

Offered by the School of Historical Studies

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2435 Diploma in Arts (Hebrew)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Students study the Hebrew language from a literary and linguistic perspective, including modern Hebrew.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first-year sequence in Hebrew comprises one of the following options:

• JWC1010 and JWC1020
• JWC1000 and JWC1005*

* NOTE: JWC1000 and JWC1005 does not contribute to a major/minor sequence in Hebrew, but does contribute to a major/minor in Jewish civilisation.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• JWC1000 Introductory Hebrew, Part A
• JWC1005 Introductory Hebrew, Part B
• JWC1010 Modern Hebrew language and literature I, part A
• JWC1020 Modern Hebrew language and literature I, part B

Second/Third-year level

• JWC2010 Modern Hebrew language and literature II, part A
• JWC2020 Modern Hebrew language and literature II, part B
• JWC3010 Hebrew language and literature III, part A
• JWC3020 Hebrew language and literature III, part B
• JWC3050 Hebrew literature research project (12 points)

Contact details

Liisa Williams, Coursework officer, W605, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus

Telephone: +61 3 9905 2199

Email: liisa.williams@arts.monash.edu.au

History - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Historical Studies

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton

Relevant Courses

• 2429 Diploma in Arts (Archaeology and Ancient History)
• 2443 Diploma in Arts (History)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

History is a discipline that looks back at the past and tries to understand where we - as individuals, societies and national groups - have come from. In part, therefore, history may be said to be the study and representation of past events, lives, places, ideas and institutions. This means history is full of fascinating and exciting stories that connect and resonate with - but also counterpoint - our own. But history also looks to the past for understandings about the origin of things. How did the notion of democracy arise? Why do most of us live in cities? When was the expression 'teenager' first used? Why are certain nations implacable enemies? What made the United States the most powerful country in the world? Investigating the past, we learn more about ourselves.

Students may construct a major sequence in history by selecting units spread geographically across the fields of Asian, European and Australian history or by following a more specialised sequence based upon a particular field or theme. Students are advised to seek further information from school course advisers.

Students are also encouraged to study foreign languages in fields relevant to their historical interests. The School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics offers a number of units for beginners.

International studies is also an interdisciplinary area of study which is administered in the School of Historical Studies.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first-year sequence in history comprises of any two first-year level history units to the value of 12 points chosen from the units listed below.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below.

Students taking a major in history, particularly those contemplating honours, are strongly recommended to take HSY3060, HSY3080 or HSY3805.

Non-history units (other than those listed below), may be counted towards a major or minor in history with the permission of the Head of School.

Units

First-year level

• AAH1010 Ancient civilisation 1
• AAH1020 Ancient civilisation 2
• BME1111 Science, culture and origins*
• BME1122 Human affairs: Health, environment and sexual difference*
• HSY1010 Medieval Europe
• HSY1020 Renaissance Europe
• HSY1050 Asian civilisations: The cycle of empires
• HSY1060 Asian civilisations: Crisis and transformation
• HSY1111 Nations at War I: From Napoleon to Gallipoli
• HSY1112 Nations at War II: Genocide and total war
• HSY1120 Jews and non-Jews in the middle ages
• HSY1150 World War Two: The rise of fascism**
• HSY1160 World War Two: The crushing of the Axis*
• HSY1190 Jews, God and history
• HSY1200 Histories of God
• INT1010 Contemporary worlds 1
• INT1020 Contemporary worlds 2

Suggested first-year sequences in history are:

• HSY1010 and HSY1020
• HSY1050 and HSY1060
• HSY1111 and HSY1112
• HSY1190 and HSY1120
• INT1010 and INT1020

Second/Third-year level

The normal prerequisite for second-year level units is any first-year level history sequence. The normal prerequisite for third-year level units is at least 12 points of second-year history units.

Units marked with this symbol (*) cannot be included in an Arts double degree course. Further, non-Arts units are prohibited for students fulfilling a core Arts requirement, for example, non-Arts units cannot count towards the 96 point Arts core necessary to qualify for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

• AIS2010/AIS3010 Social justice and indigenous Australians
• AIS2020/AIS3020 Racism and prejudice
• AIS2070/AIS3070 Australian Aboriginal women
• AAH2210/AAH3210 The age of empires: Assyria, Bablyon and Persia, 900 - 331 BCE
• AAH2220/AAH3220 Alexander the Great and his world
• AAH2230/AAH3230 Imperial Egypt and the Mediterranean world
• AAH2260/AAH3260 Imperial Rome: A study in power and perversion in the early Empire
• AAH2580/AAH3580 The Middle Kingdom in Egypt: From collapse to recovery and foreign rule
• AAH2590/AAH3590 East meets West: The archaeology of the Indian sub-continent
• AAH2800/AAH3800 The golden age of Athens
• AAH2970/AAH3970 The Early dynastic period and old kingdom in Egypt, 3050 - 2150 BCE
• AAH2990/AAH3990 Egypt's golden age and its aftermath
• AAH3950 Kleopatra's Egypt (previously ptolemaic and Roman Egypt)
• AUS2000/AUS3000 Anzac legends: Australians at war
• AUS2001/AUS3001 Broken earth: journeys through the Australian landscape
• AUS2002/AUS3002 Anzac battlefield tour: Walking in history
• ECC2500/ECC3500 Imperialism and development in Asia*
• ECC2510/ECC3510 Australian economic history*
• ECC2520/ECC3520 Australia in the Asian business world since 1945*
• ECC2560/ECC3560 European economic history since 1945*
• ECC3570 The international economy since 1945*
• EUR2140/EUR3140 Modern Eastern and Central Europe: Culture and society
• HSY2015/HSY3015 History, film and TV in 20th century Australia
• HSY2025/HSY3025 Beyond Machiavelli: Crisis and renewal in early modern Italy
• HSY2035/HSY3035 Heresy, persecution, identity
• HSY2045/HSY3045 Decoding 'The Da Vinci Code': Histories behind the story
• HSY2050/HSY3050 Fears and fantasies: Deviance in history
• HSY2055/HSY3055 Murder and mayhem: The London underworld from the 18th to the 20th Centuries
• HSY2060/HSY3060 The uses of the past
• HSY2065/HST3065 Suspicious minds: A history of distrust
• HSY2075/HSY3075 Soldiers of fortune: Mercenaries, states and violence
• HSY2085/HSY3085 Witches and depravity in the medieval and early modern world
• HSY2095/HSY3095 The Middle East in the 20th century
• HSY2105/HSY3105 Religion and genocide in 20th century India
• HSY2115/HSY3115 Centres of power: Great cities of Asia***
• HSY2130/HSY3130 The Ottoman empire: From Gazi to Gallipoli (summer unit jointly offered with La Trobe University)
• HSY2140/HSY3140 Faith and power: Islam in history and society
• HSY2145/HSY3145 The history of the Arab-Israeli conflict
• HSY2190/HSY3190 Modern Indonesia: Nation and state
• HSY2225/HSY3225 History and film: Nazi Germany and the Jewish holocaust
• HSY2245/HSY3245 Another opening, another show: A history of the musical****
• HSY2255/HSY3255 Witchcraft in the European mind, 1400 to the present***
• HSY2260/HSY3260 Australian Aboriginal history
• HSY2275/HSY3275 Islam: Principles, civilization, influence
• HSY2300/HSY3300 Twentieth-century Australia
• HSY2325/HSY3325 Becoming Australian: Nineteenth century subjects
• HSY2400/HSY3400 Sexuality, decadence and modernity in Europe c1880-1918
• HSY2410/HSY3410 History of sexuality 1800 to the present
• HSY2415/HSY3415 Twentieth century news media: The prerogative of the harlot
• HSY2440/HSY3440 The rise and fall of Nazi Germany
• HSY2460/HSY3460 The Vietnam war
• HSY2495/HSY3495 History of Australian feminism***
• HSY2555/HSY3555 Australian Jewry: History and society
• HSY2560/HSY3560 Challenge and response: The course of modern Jewish history
• HSY2570/HSY3570 Modern Israel: History, politics and society (previously Modern Israel: vision and reality)
• HSY2580/HSY3580 The holocaust in an age of genocide
• HSY2595/HSY3595 Alexandria - Jerusalem - Rome
• HSY2600/HSY3600 Cults and the end of time: A history of millenarian discourse (previously Cults and the end of time: millennial belief, prophecy, progress and dissent through the ages)
• HSY2630/HSY3630 Renaissance Florence
• HSY2640/HSY3640 Christians, Jews and Muslims in the age of crusades
• HSY2645/HSY3645 Arthur: History and myth
• HSY2655/HSY3655 Troubadours and street singers: Music and popular culture 1100-1600
• HSY2710/HSY3710 The island world of Southeast Asia
• HSY2725/HSY3725 Nationalism and revolution in Southeast Asia
• HSY2850/HSY3850 The Australian city: Contemporary problems in historical perspective
• HSY2860/HSY3860 The renaissance in Florence (taught in November to December in Italy)
• HSY2910/HSY3910 The "Great War": Reconsiderations and representations***
• HSY2920/HSY3920 Death and disease: Healers and quacks in history
• HSY2950/HSY3950 Slavery, freedom and revolution: The enlightenment and the French revolution
• HSY2955/HSY3955 Searching for the American dream
• HSY2985/HSY3985 Twentieth-century America: Race, rights and power
• HSY2990/HSY3990 The American civil war
• HSY2995/HSY3995 Dissent, revolution and freedom: Inventing the United States to 1850
• HSY3005 Special reading unit (previously Adjunct research subject)
• HSY3080 Reading history
• HSY3125 Dante's medieval world: Politics, religion and the city
• HSY3135 Facing history: Representing the Arab-Israeli conflict
• HSY3165 Final journey: The life and death of European Jews, 1900-1945
• HSY3195 Israelis and Palestinians between war and peace
• HSY3200 Advanced history workshop
• HSY3690 Rome, the papacy and the world (previously Pageant and Power: The Renaissance Papacy)
• HSY3805 Teaching history
• INT2030/INT3030 Nationality, ethnicity and conflict
• INT2055/INT3055 Global disasters: Impact, inquiry and change
• INT2095/INT3095 Travel and global encounters
• INT2130/INT3130 Global cities
• INT3140 After atrocity: The Holocaust, South Africa, Rwanda
• JWC2425/JWC3425 On the edge of destruction: Polish Jewry between the two world war
• JWC2540/JWC3540 Israeli culture through cinema and literature
• RLT2210/RLT3210 Starring God: Religion, myth and film
• RLT2480/RLT3480 The religious quest: Eastern faith and illumination
• SHS2020/SHS3020 Jesus and the Jews
• SHS2265/SHS3265 The world of the bible: Text and context
• SHS2470/SHS3470 Spiritual journeys: mysticism, sufism and kabbalah (previously RLT2470/RLT3470)
• SHS2735/SHS3735 Myth and meaning in ancient worlds (previously HSY2735/HSY3735 and RLT2190/RLT3190)

* Not available from 2006.

** Not available from 2007.

*** Not available from 2004.

*** Not available from 2005.

Enrolment advice

Liisa Williams, Coursework officer, W605, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus; telephone: +61 3 9905 2199; email: liisa.williams@arts.monash.edu.au

Indonesian - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton, Caulfield, off-campus learning

Relevant courses

• 2370 Diploma in Languages (Indonesian)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The Indonesian language program aims to facilitate students' progress towards a high level of communications skills in a cross-cultural setting. The discipline involves the integration of language skills in standard Indonesian with knowledge of the broader social and cultural contexts of Indonesia. The language program is offered via three modes: on-campus (Clayton and Caulfield), off-campus and in-country. Students have the choice to move between any of these modes or between campuses during their progression through the program.

Not all language proficiency levels are offered on every campus; students should refer to the individual unit entries in the University handbook to view campus offering details. As a result, some students may need to complete later year units at another campus.

All Indonesian language students are encouraged to enrol in Indonesian studies units to complement their language study.

Students who exit at level 10 or above will be awarded an Advanced Indonesian major, students who exit below level 10 will be awarded a Basic Indonesian major.

Right of School to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The Indonesian program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor.

Language Study Abroad Program

In collaboration with the Indonesian studies program and Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, the Indonesian program at Monash is able to offer students the facility of completing one level of study in-country in intensive mode (normally six weeks). This is available at each level except first-year level, and teaching normally occurs over the summer period. Based on results obtained, students gain credit toward their Monash degree, and can fast-track it in this way while gaining valuable experience of Indonesian life.

Students must obtain written approval from the Indonesian Studies Program before enrolling. For further details please contact Yacinta Kurniasih. For detailed information see the Indonesian Studies In-country Program web page at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/indonesian/incountry/index.php.

NOTE: The Indonesian in-country program is only available on a fee-paying basis. The appropriate fee is paid to Gadjah Mada University, and both tuition and accommodation are covered, however students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study grants.

Teaching language requirements

Students intending to teach language you will need to complete an advanced major with an equivalent of three years post VCE study.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units that can be counted towards the discipline.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point for you

Students wishing to undertake Indonesian have the option of starting in one of four entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure an Indonesian major, but those students wishing to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because language acquisition results allow it, must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Basic major sequences

Basic Indonesian major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of Indonesian.

• INM1010 Indonesian 1
• INM1020 Indonesian 2
• INM2030 Indonesian 3
• INM2040 Indonesian 4
• INM3050 Indonesian 5
• INM3060 Indonesian 6
• INS2020 Islam in Indonesia or ANY3230 Culture and conflict in Indonesia
• one third year level elective chosen from the lists below

This basic Indonesian major is also offered via off-campus learning mode.

Advanced major sequences

Sample A: Advanced Indonesian major, entry point 2

For students who have completed VCE/HSC in Indonesian or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• INM1030 Indonesian 3
• INM1040 Indonesian 4
• INM2050 Indonesian 5
• INM2060 Indonesian 6
• INM3070 ISP: Media Massa
• INM3080 ISP: Seni Drama
• INS2020 Islam in Indonesia or ANY3230 Culture and conflict in Indonesia
• one third year level elective chosen from the lists below

This advanced Indonesian major is offered via off-campus learning mode, however, some later year units are only offered on an on-campus basis.

Sample B: Advanced Indonesian major, entry point 3

For students who have completed VCE/HSC in Indonesian or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence, or students from Malay language backgrounds.

• INM1050 Indonesian 5
• INM1060 Indonesian 6
• INM3070 ISP: Media Massa
• INM3080 ISP: Seni Drama
• INM3090 Special project in Indonesian I
• INM3100 Special project in Indonesian II
• INS2020 Islam in Indonesia or ANY3230 Culture and conflict in Indonesia
• one third year level elective chosen from the lists below

Units

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with alternate in-country units up to 24 points or students can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Language Study Abroad units

• INM2990 Language Study Abroad Program (6 points)
• INM2991 Language Study Abroad Program (12 points)
• INM2992 Language Study Abroad Program (24 points)
• INM3990 Language Study Abroad Program (6 points)
• INM3991 Language Study Abroad Program (12 points)
• INM3992 Language Study Abroad Program (24 points)
• INM4990 Language Study Abroad Program (6 points)
• INM4991 Language Study Abroad Program (12 points)
• INM4992 Language Study Abroad Program (12 points)
• INM4993 Language Study Abroad Program (12 points)

 Elective units

 Note: some elective units have specific language proficiency prerequisites that must be met.

• ANY3230 Culture and conflict in Indonesia
• ASN2170/ASN3170 Women in Asia: Gender, tradition and modernity
• ASN3071 Theory and research in Asian studies
• HSY2190/HSY3190 Modern Indonesia: Nation and State
• HSY2725 Nationalism and revolution in Southeast Asia
• INM2430/INM3430 Beginning Javanese, part 1
• INM2440/INM3440 Beginning Javanese, part 2
• INS2020/INS3020 Islam in Indonesia
• LIN2070/LIN3070 Eastern Austronesian languages of Indonesia, East Timor and Oceania
• MUS2480 Performance Studies: Indonesian Gamelan
• MUS3490 Indonesian Gamelan: Special studies
• PLT3930 Southeast Asian politics

Off-campus learning electives

• HPL3509 Southeast Asian history
• HPL3503 International relations
• other units chosen in consultation with Indonesian program co-ordinator

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): School office room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Indonesian studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2445 Diploma in Arts (Indonesian Studies)
• 2370 Diploma in Languages (Indonesian)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The Indonesian studies program aims to develop students' knowledge of the broader social, political and cultural contexts that make up the Indonesian environment. It provides the opportunity for students to develop interests in a diverse range of fields and encourages students to engage with Indonesia and its people both in Australia and through in-country study.

Students may choose to study either a major or minor in Indonesian studies.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first-year sequence in Indonesian studies consists of HSY1050 and HSY1060.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor normally consisting of HSY1050, HSY1060 and second-year units to the value of 12 points chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below, and including HSY1050 and HSY1060. Students must also complete at least a first-year sequence and preferably a minor in Indonesian.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that students majoring in Indonesian studies complete a minor sequence in Indonesian.

Units

First-year level

• HSY1050 Asian civilisations: The cycle of empires
• HSY1060 Asian civilisations: Crisis and transformation

Second/Third-year level

Core

• ANY3230 Culture and conflict in Indonesia
• INS2020/INS3020 Islam in Indonesia

Electives

• ANY2490/ANY3490 Locating Timor Loro Sae: East Timor in cultural context*
• ANY3510 A comparative examination of cultures in South and Southeast Asia**
• ASN2010/ASN3010 Global change and changing identities in Asia
• ASN2170/ASN3170 Women in Asia: Gender, tradition and modernity
• ASN3071 Theory and research in Asian studies
• DTS2050/DTS3050 Asian theatre: An introduction
• HSY2710/HSY3710 The island world of Southeast Asia
• INS3110 Literary traditions of Indonesia
• LIN2070/LIN3070 Eastern Austronesian languages of Indonesia, East Timor and Oceania
• LIN2160/LIN3160 Managing intercultural communication
• LIN2470/LIN3470 Intercultural communication**
• LIN2530/LIN3530 Languages in contact**
• MUS2480 Performance studies: Indonesian gamelan
• SCY2290/SCY3290 Spiritualities, faiths and religions: Society and the transcendent
• VSA3750 Indonesian and Southeast Asian film and television***

NOTE: Some of these electives may require permission from schools as students may not have completed first-year sequences in the appropriate discipline.

* Not offered from 2006.

** Not offered from 2004.

*** Not offered from 2007.

Study Abroad

• INS2990 Indonesian studies in Indonesia (Summer Semester)
• INS3990 Indonesian Studies in Indonesia (Summer Semester)

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): School office room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

International studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Historical Studies

Campus availability: Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Malaysia, South Africa

NOTE: A first-year sequence only is offered on the Berwick campus. Berwick students wishing to complete a minor or major in international studies will need to travel to the Clayton or Caulfield campus.

NOTE: The sequence of units and units available differ between campuses. Please refer to the individual campus entries below.

Relevant courses

• 3785 Diploma in Arts (International Studies)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1275 and 2476 Bachelor of Communication (and associated double degrees)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

International studies is a cross-disciplinary area of study administered by the School of Historical Studies, with units taught by a number of schools in the Faculty of Arts. Students begin by examining the history of the 20th century before moving on to study the issues facing the world in the 21st century. International studies brings to life the issues and events that have shaped, and continue to shape, our world. As the world globalises and nations and economies become more integrated, it is important to understand our world and the ideas and beliefs of our neighbours and trading partners. In order to compete in the international marketplace of products, ideas and knowledge, we need to understand and respect the cultures and beliefs of others.

Sequences

The structure of the minor and major in international studies varies between campuses - students should refer to the information for the campus on which they are enrolled.

First year sequence - all campuses

A first year in International Studies on all campuses consists of the core units INT1010 and INT1020.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor (24 points) chosen from the INT core units listed below for their campus.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major (48 points) including at least six core units chosen from the units listed below for their campus.

Units

Berwick, Caulfield and Clayton

First-year level

Core units

• INT1010 Contemporary worlds 1
• INT1020 Contemporary worlds 2

Second/Third-year level

Core units

Choose at least four of the following core units:

• INT2015/INT3015 Production, consumerism and the environment in the contemporary world
• INT2030/INT3030 Nationality, ethnicity and conflict
• INT2040/INT3040 Globalisation and its discontents
• INT2050/INT3050 Mobile Worlds: Migrants refugees and the politics of belonging
• INT2055/INT3055 Global disasters: Impact, inquiry and change
• INT2060/INT3060 Global cultures, local traditions: Creating and consuming (popular) culture
• INT2065/INT3065 International development in a globalising world
• INT2075/INT3075 Faith in the future: Religion and spirituality in a globalising world
• INT2095/INT3095 Travel and global encounters
• INT2120/INT3120 After War: Justice, memory, reconciliation
• INT2130/INT3130 Global Cities: Past, present, future
• INT2150/INT3150 Global indigeneity
• INT2160/INT3160 Transnational culture in theatre, literature and film
• INT2910/INT3910 Poverty, ecology, and international justice
• INT2920/INT3920 The ethics of global conflict
• INT3140 After atrocity: The Holocaust, South Africa, Rwanda

Electives

Choose no more than 12 points from the following:*

• AIS2010/AIS3010 Social justice and Indigenous Australians
• AIS2020/AIS3020 Racism and prejudice
• ANY2350/ANY3350 Questions of identity: Ethnicity, nationalism and globalisation
• ANY3480 The third world
• ASN2010/ASN3010 Global change and changing identities in Asia
• ASN2170/ASN3170 Women in Asia: Gender, tradition and modernity
• CHB2100 Ethics, ownership and the genetic marketplace
• COM2000/COM3000 Media, modernities and the everyday
• COM2080/COM3080 Youth media
• COM2120/COM3120 True north: Culture, region and identity
• ENH2660/ENH3660 Here and there: The literature of travel
• ENH2800/ENH3800 In other words: Post colonial literatures
• EUR2080/EUR3080 The identity of Europe today
• EUR2090/EUR3090 Culture and conflict: Europe in the 20th century
• EUR3520 Filming the nation: (Re)configuring European national myths
• EUR3620 Contemporary intellectuals and the idea of Europe
• GES2340/GES3340 Cities and sustainability
• GES2660/GES3660 Power and poverty: Geographies of uneven global development
• GES2760 Place and the politics of identity
• GND2070/GND3070 Rethinking global culture: Sex, race, consumption
• HSY2035/HSY3035 Heresy, persecution, identity: Confronting religious orthodoxies
• HSY2095/HSY3095 The Middle East in the twentieth century
• HSY2105/HSY3105 Religion and genocide in twentieth century India
• HSY2275/HSY3275 Islam: Principles, civilization, influence
• HSY2460/HSY3460 The Vietnam war
• HSY2725/HSY3725 Nationalism and revolution in Southeast Asia
• HSY2955/HSY3955 Searching for the American dream (12 points)
• HSY2985/HSY3985 Twentieth-century America: Race, rights and power
• JPS2110/JPS3110 Japanese society in the new millennium
• JPS2150/JPS3150 Japanese culture: Identity and tradition
• JPS2710/JPS3710 Australia-Japan relations
• PHL2810/PHL3810 Environmental ethics
• PHL2850/PHL3850 Topics in Indian philosophy
• PLT2040/PLT3040 Raging against the machine: The politics of rock and global identities
• PLT2090/PLT3090 Reflections on humanity: Truth, freedom and power
• PLT2120/PLT3120 Politics and violence: Conquest, exclusion and reconciliation
• PLT2152/PLT3152 Nationalism: Interpretations
• PLT2230/PLT3230 International political economy
• PLT2280/PLT3280 Order and violence in international society
• PLT2460/PLT3460 Crisis Zone: The international relations of the Middle East
• PLT2470/PLT3470 Politics of development
• PLT2650/PLT3650 Terrorism and violence in global politics
• PLT2850/PLT3850 Defended to death? Arms control and international security
• PLT2960/PLT3960 Seeking a new world order? Washington and world politics
• PLT2980/PLT3980 Issues in global politics
• TAD2030/TAD3030 Fashion, image and advertising

* NOTE: Some of these electives may require permission from schools as students may not have completed first-year sequences in the appropriate discipline.

Malaysia

First-year level

Core units

• INT1010 Contemporary worlds 1
• INT1020 Contemporary worlds 2

Second/Third-year level

Core units

• INT2030/INT3030 Nationality, ethnicity and conflict
• INT2040/INT3040 Globalisation and its discontents
• INT2050/INT3050 Mobile worlds: Migrants refugees and the politics of belonging
• INT2060/INT3060 Global cultures, local traditions: Creating and consuming (popular) culture
• INT2085/INT3085 Governing the global economy: Stability, efficiency, justice

Electives

• HPL3503 International relations
• WMN2150/WMN3150 Rethinking global culture: Sex, race, consumption
• WRT2407 Postcolonial and diasporic literature

South Africa

First-year level

Core units

• INT1010 Contemporary worlds 1
• INT1020 Contemporary worlds 2

Second/Third-year level

Core units

• INT2030/INT3030 Nationality, ethnicity and conflict
• INT2040/INT3040 Globalisation and its discontents
• INT2050/INT3050 Mobile Worlds: Migrants refugees and the politics of belonging
• INT2060/INT3060 Global cultures, local traditions: Creating and consuming (popular) culture
• INT3140 After atrocity: The Holocaust, South Africa, Rwanda

Electives

• ISA2035/ISA3035 Diplomacy in contemporary international relations
• ISA2045/ ISA3045 Democratisation and human rights in Africa
• ISA2070/ISA3070 Africa in the modern world
• ISA2110/ISA3110 South Africa: Democracy and development

Contacts

Enrolment advice

Judith Bothroyd
Room W628 , West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus
Telephone: +61 3 9905 2187
Email: International.studies.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Liisa Williams
Coursework officer, W605, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus
Telephone: +61 3 9905 2199
Email: liisa.williams@arts.monash.edu.au

Enquiries (South Africa): 144 Peter Road, Ruimsig, South Africa
Telephone +27 11 950 4009
Fax +27 11 950 4004
Email inquiries@monash.ac.za

Enquiries (Malaysia):Jalan Lagoon Selatan 46150,Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel +60 3 5514 6000
Fax +60 3 5514 6001
Email info@monash.edu.my

Italian studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2371 Diploma in Languages (Italian)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The Italian studies program aims to assist students as they gradually develop their linguistic competence, both passive (understanding and reading) and active (speaking and writing). It also helps students to expand their knowledge of important areas of Italian culture: history, society, language, literature, film and theatre. Each proficiency level sequence has a cultural component as well as a language component. Italian has four entry points, all of which lead to either a minor or a major sequence. Students who complete a major sequence with good results may undertake honours at fourth-year level. A level six exit point is the minimum required for the honours year.

Non-Arts students

In some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course.

Students who decide that they want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should:

1. discuss with their home faculty whether they are allowed to include language units as part of their course
2. check with their home faculty how many units/credit points they may study and at what year-level
3. select the appropriate language units to enrol in.

NOTE: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The Italian studies program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor.

Language Study Abroad Program

Grants are available to second and third-year students who intend to study in Italy. Students have the possibility of attending intensive six-point units at first and second-year level at the Monash University Prato Centre. Honours students are strongly encouraged to study for one semester in an Italian university (preferably at the University of Florence or at the University of Bologna) as part of their honours degree. For a full list of units see the lists below.

NOTE: Depending on the teaching institution, Italian study abroad units may be CSP-liable or only available on a fee-paying basis. Students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study Grants.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

24 points of core language units

18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units below.

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units (up to 24 points) or choose language study abroad units as electives. Students must obtain written approval from the Italian studies program before enrolling. Students are required to consult with, the program's Study Abroad coordinator.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point for you

Students wishing to undertake Italian studies have the option of starting in one of four entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure your Italian studies major, however students wishing to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because language acquisition results allow them to, must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Basic major sequences

Basic Italian major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of the language.

• ITA1010 Italian studies 1
• ITA1020 Italian studies 2
• ITA2030 Italian studies 3
• ITA2040 Italian studies 4
• ITA3050 Italian studies 5
• ITA3060 Italian studies 6
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Basic Italian major, entry point 2

For students who can demonstrate an intermediate language competence or who have achieved a VCE Italian score of 30 or below.

• ITA1030 Italian studies 3
• ITA1040 Italian studies 4
• ITA2050 Italian studies 5
• ITA2060 Italian studies 6
• ITA3070 Italian studies 7
• ITA3080 Italian studies 8
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced major sequences

Advanced Italian major, entry point 3

For students who have achieved a VCE Italian score of 31 or above or who can demonstrate equivalent knowledge.

• ITA1050 Italian studies 5
• ITA1060 Italian studies 6
• ITA2070 Italian studies 7
• ITA2080 Italian studies 8
• ITA3090 Italian studies 9
• ITA3100 Italian studies 10
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced Italian major, entry point 4

For students who can demonstrate an advanced Italian competence beyond VCE level. Students may enrol in this stream subject to the convener's approval.

• ITA1070 Italian studies 7
• ITA1080 Italian studies 8
• ITA2090 Italian studies 9
• ITA2100 Italian studies 10
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• three third year level electives from the list of electives below

Units

Language Study Abroad units

• ITA2990 Language study abroad program
• ITA3990 Language study abroad program
• ITA3991 Language study abroad program

Elective units

• CLS2045/CLS3045 Writing lives: Women's auto/biography and historical fiction
• HSY2025/HSY3025 Beyond Machiavelli
• ITA2190/ITA3150 Individual option
• ITA2230/ITA3230 Italian language and society
• ITA2250 Modern Italian literature and society I*
• ITA2270 Modern Italian literature and society II
• ITA3330 Women in Italy: Representations and realities
• ITA3350 Modern Italian literature and society IV
• ITA3360 Italian Theatre from Goldoni to Fo
• ITA3450 The Italian experience in Australia
• ITA3470 Dante
• JWC2150/JWC3150 Italian Jewish writers in translation**
• VSA2260/VSA3260 Italy on film*

* Not offered from 2007.

** Not offered from 2006.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/italian

 

Japanese studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2446 Diploma in Arts (Japanese Studies)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Japanese studies units are taught in English and most require no language prerequisites (with the exception of units in the linguistics stream). They are open to all students and may be taken as part of a major or minor in Japanese language or studies, as part of a major in Asian studies, or on their own.

A first-year sequence in Japanese studies provides a broad introduction to a number of aspects of Japanese culture and society, and the broader Asian context. In second and third year, a variety of units are available in two areas: (a) history, society and culture; and (b) linguistics and communication. All Japanese studies students are encouraged to also enrol in Japanese language units.

NOTE: ASN3071 is a pre-requisite for entry into honours.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence consists of HSY1050 and JPS1090.

For the purposes of a minor/major, a first-year sequence in Japanese studies can be replaced by a first-year sequence in any first-year Japanese language stream or a combination of any Japanese language unit in first semester and one first-year Japanese studies unit (HSY1050 or JPS1090).

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below. A minor may include up to two Japanese language units (usually at first-year level).

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below. Up to three units from Japanese language may be counted towards the major in place of Japanese studies units (but units taken towards a Japanese language major or minor will not be able to be counted twice). This will normally apply to first and second year units.

Units

First-year level

• HSY1050 Asian civilisations: The cycle of empires
• JPS1090 Understanding contemporary Japan

Second/Third-year level

Students must have completed a first-year sequence in Japanese studies in order to progress to second-year units.

• ASN2020/ASN3020 War and memory in the Asia Pacific: Legacies of World War II
• ASN2170/ASN3170 Women in Asia: Gender, tradition and modernity
• ASN3071 Theory and research in Asia studies
• JPS2110/JPS3110 Japanese society and the new millennium
• JPS2130/JPS3130 Introduction to Japanese sociolinguistics
• JPS2140/JPS3140 Touring Japanese culture
• JPS2150/JPS3150 Japanese culture: Identity and tradition
• JPS2190/JPS3190 Japanese management and the economy
• JPS2530/JPS3530 Japanese language acquisition and use
• JPS2590/JPS3590 Introduction to Japanese linguistics
• JPS2710/JPS3710 Australia-Japan relations
• JPS2990/JPS3990 Japanese studies in Japan
• JPS2991/JPS3991 Japanese studies in Japan
• JPS3992 Japanese studies in Japan
• all Japanese language units

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/schools/lcl

Japanese - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2430 Diploma in Arts (Asian Studies)
• 2446 Diploma in Arts (Japanese Studies)
• 2372 Diploma in Languages (Japanese)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The Japanese studies program offers units in Japanese language, and in Japanese studies (see the Japanese studies entry in this section of the Handbook). A major and a minor are available in both of these areas of study.

The Japanese language program currently provides instruction in the Japanese language from six possible entry levels, catering for students ranging from beginners to semi-native speakers. Students will be placed in classes appropriate to their ability, which will vary according to their previous study (at school and at other institutions) and their experience in Japan.

Once students' starting points are determined, they will progress through the core language units in sequence. Within the Japanese major, students also take additional elective units in language or in Japanese or Asian studies. Higher-level language study is available through the honours and postgraduate programs.

Students attend weekly lectures and tutorials, and learn through interacting with teachers, classmates and Japanese people in and out of the classroom and through the use of information technology.

Study in Japan - exchange programs

The Japanese program has been active in developing exchanges and there are now agreements with 11 Japanese institutions. While each exchange has its own features, collectively they provide a wide range of opportunities for students to study in Japan. The credit arrangements vary and need to be clearly verified with the Japanese exchange program coordinator before a student can be assured of receiving credit.  Language units and Japanese studies units can be taken in Japan as a substitute for core units in Japanese language or in Japanese studies. The first semester of the honours year can also be spent in Japan. Students wishing to study in Japan are encouraged to take both Japanese language and Japanese studies units. A range of scholarships are available from the university and from the Japanese Government.

For further information visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/japanese/about/exchanges.php or contact the exchange program coordinator within the Japanese program.

Study in Japan - Kanazawa program (intensive summer course)

The Japanese program currently runs a unique 10-week, fee-paying, in-country language study program with Ishikawa Prefecture. Students can complete two semesters of study (12 points) on an intensive basis. Students are eligible to apply for Monash Study Abroad grants. The program allows students to understand more about Japanese culture and society, as well as language. Contact staff in the Japanese program for further information.

Non-Arts students

In some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course.

If you decide that you want to study a language as part of your non-Arts course you should:

1. Discuss with your home faculty whether you are allowed to include language units as part of your course
2. Check with your home faculty how many units/credit points you may study and at what year-level
3. Select the appropriate language units to enrol in

NB: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The Japanese Program Convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the Program Convenor.

Sequences and units

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six of the core language units (Japanese 1 to Japanese 12) as listed below, and also two electives chosen from units below.

Students who exit at level 10 or above will be awarded an 'Advanced Japanese major', students who exit below level 10 will be awarded a 'Basic Japanese major'.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point for you

Students wishing to undertake Japanese have the option of starting in one of six entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. Study abroad units can be taken in place of any core units with the permission of the program. In exceptional circumstances accelerated levels may be possible, with the permission of the program.

Basic major sequences

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units (up to 24 points), or can choose language study abroad units as electives.

Basic Japanese major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of Japanese.

• JPL1010 Japanese 1
• JPL1020 Japanese 2
• JPL2030 Japanese 3
• JPL2040 Japanese 4
• JPL3050 Japanese 5
• JPL3060 Japanese 6
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Basic Japanese major, entry point 2

For students with post-VCE, lower competence in Japanese or equivalent - placement test necessary.

• JPL1030 Japanese 3
• JPL1040 Japanese 4
• JPL2050 Japanese 5
• JPL2060 Japanese 6
• JPL3070 Japanese 7
• JPL3080 Japanese 8
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advance major sequences

Advanced Japanese major, entry point 3

For students with post-VCE, higher competence in Japanese or equivalent - placement test necessary.

• JPL1050 Japanese 5
• JPL1060 Japanese 6
• JPL2070 Japanese 7
• JPL2080 Japanese 8
• JPL3090 Japanese 9
• JPL3100 Japanese 10
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced Japanese major, entry point 4

For advanced students who may have spent time in Japan. Not suitable for students who have been educated in Japan - placement test necessary.

• JPL1070 Japanese 7
• JPL1080 Japanese 8
• JPL2090 Japanese 9
• JPL2100 Japanese 10
• JPL3110 Japanese 11
• JPL3120 Japanese 12
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced Japanese major, entry point 5

For very advanced students, not suitable for students who have been educated in Japan - placement test necessary. Students wishing to complete a major commencing at this level require program permission.

• JPL1090 Japanese 9
• JPL1100 Japanese 10
• JPL2110 Japanese 11
• JPL2120 Japanese 12
• two third year level language electives from the list of language electives below
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced Japanese major, entry point 6

Only available in exceptional circumstances. A major in Japanese language is not normally available with entry at this level. Contact the Japanese Studies program for details.

• JPL1110 Japanese 11
• JPL1120 Japanese 12

Units

Language Study Abroad units

• JPL2990 Language study in Japan (6 points)
• JPL2991 Language study in Japan (12 points)
• JPL3990 Language study in Japan (6 points)
• JPL3991 Language study in Japan (12 points)
• JPL3992 Language study in Japan (24 points)

Summer Semester Intensive In-Country Japanese Program - Kanazawa

• JPL1059 Japanese 5
• JPL1069 Japanese 6
• JPL1079 Japanese 7
• JPL1089 Japanese 8
• JPL2059 Japanese 5
• JPL2069 Japanese 6
• JPL2079 Japanese 7
• JPL2080 Japanese 8
• JPL3059 Japanese 5
• JPL3069 Japanese 6
• JPL3079 Japanese 7
• JPL3080 Japanese 8

Electives

• JPL3000 Adjunct unit in advanced Japanese
• ASN3071 Theory and research in Asian studies*
• Japanese studies units
• Asian studies units
• electives from other disciplines with substantial Japanese studies content may be approved by the Japanese Program Convenor

* This unit must be completed by students intending to enter honours.

Language electives

• JPL2752/JPL3752 Intermediate Japanese reading skills**
• JPL2852/JPL3852 Advanced Japanese reading skills***
• additional core language units - this option allows students who are completing their degree over four years (or who complete an intensive summer course) to complete a four-year sequence in Japanese if their course structure permits

** Suitable for students enrolled in Level 5/6.

*** Suitable for students enrolled in level 7/8 or above.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Jewish civilisation - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the Australian Centre for the Study of Jewish Civilisation (School of Historical Studies)

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2435 Diploma in Arts (Hebrew)
• 2447 Diploma in Arts (Jewish Civilisation)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Units offered within the Centre for the Study of Jewish Civilisation encompass a number of diverse disciplines and areas of study which reflect the very nature of Jewish civilisation itself. Accordingly, a primary objective of this centre is to equip students with an understanding of Jewish civilisation in its many aspects - language and literature, history, theology, philosophy, law, politics and sociology.

Students do not necessarily have to choose JWC units to make up a minor or major sequence in Jewish civilisation. Units coded with a JWC prefix encompass studies in language and literature (both Hebrew and Yiddish), Jewish law and Jewish ethics and philosophy, as well as studies in Jewish religion and theology. Students can also pursue a wide range of studies that relate to the Jewish historical experience - ancient, medieval and modern. Relevant units of study are coded with an HSY prefix. In addition, at second and third-year levels, students can include an archaeology (AAH) unit dealing with Israel and the ancient Near East, as well as a religion and theology (RLT) unit which focuses on a comparative study of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

Upon completion of an arts degree, students can undertake an honours program in Jewish civilisation, subject to their meeting the normal entry requirements for admission into a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course.

All Hebrew units can contribute towards a major or minor sequence in Jewish Civilisation provided they do not also contribute to a major or minor sequence in Hebrew .

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence comprises one of the following options:

• HSY1190 and HSY1120
• JWC1000 and JWC1005
• JWC1010 and JWC1020
• an appropriate combination of two first-year level units chosen from the units listed below.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• HSY1120 Jews and non-Jews in the middle ages
• HSY1190 Jews, God and history: The historical foundations of Judaism
• JWC1000 Introductory Hebrew, part A
• JWC1005 Introductory Hebrew, part B
• JWC1010 Hebrew language and literature I, part A
• JWC1020 Hebrew language and literature I, part B
• JWC1060 Yiddish language, culture and literature 1A
• JWC1070 Yiddish language, culture and literature 1B
• JWC1130 Discovering Judaism: Belief, practice and social structure

Second/Third-year level

• ARY2250/ARY3250 Israel in the ancient near East: An archaeological perspective
• ARY2270/ARY3270 Israel and the ancient near East: Neolithic to middle bronze age, 8500-1550 BCE
• HSY2035/HSY3035 Heresy, persecution, identity: Confronting religious orthodoxies
• HSY2095/HSY3095 The Middle East in the 20th century
• HSY2145/HSY3145 The history of the Arab-Israeli conflict
• HSY2265/HSY3265 The world of the Bible: Text and context
• HSY2555/HSY3555 Australian Jewry: History and society
• HSY2560/HSY3560 Challenge and response: The course of modern Jewish history
• HSY2570/HSY3570 Modern Israel: History, politics and society (previously Modern Israel: Vision and reality)
• HSY2580/HSY3580 The holocaust in an age of genocide
• HSY2595/HSY3595 Alexandria-Jerusalem-Rome
• HSY2735/HSY3735 Myth and meaning in ancient Worlds (previously RLT2190/RLT3190)
• HSY3030 Jewish law: Ancient, medieval, modern
• INT3140 After atrocity: The Holocaust, South Africa, Rwanda
• JWC2010 Hebrew language and literature II, part A
• JWC2020 Hebrew language and literature II, part B
• JWC2030/JWC3030 Jewish Law: Ancient, medieval, modern
• JWC2040/JWC3040 Judaism and modernity
• JWC2060/JWC3060 Exploring Judaism: Law, ethics and philosophy
• JWC2070/JWC3070 Maimonides' Principles of the Jewish faith*
• JWC2110 Yiddish language, culture and literature 2A
• JWC2120 Yiddish language, culture and literature 2B
• JWC2130/JWC3130 Thinking Jewish: Reason and revelation (previously Jewish philosophy in context)
• JWC2260/JWC3260 Literature of destruction and redemption
• JWC2270/JWC3270 Reading gender in Judaism
• JWC2280/JWC3280 Jewish philosophy and Kabbalah
• JWC2425/JWC3425 On the edge of destruction: Polish Jewry between the two world wars
• JWC2450/JWC3450 Israeli culture through cinema and literature
• JWC2600/JWC3600 Israel in late antiquity*
• JWC2610/JWC3610 Yiddish writers in translation
• JWC2620/JWC3620 Radical rabbis: Literature, theology and imagination
• JWC3010 Hebrew Language and literature III, Part A
• JWC3020 Hebrew Language and literature III, Part B
• JWC3050 Hebrew literature research project
• JWC3110 Yiddish language, culture and literature 3A
• JWC3120 Yiddish language, culture and literature 3B
• RLT2210/RLT3210 Starring God: Religion, myth and film
• RLT2470/RLT3470 The religious quest: Judaism, Christianity and Islam
• SHS2020/SHS3020 Jesus and the Jews

*Not offered from 2008.

Contacts

General enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9905 2172

Email: hsenq@arts.monash.edu.au

Enrolment advice

Mr Paul Forgasz, associate director, Australian Centre for the Study of Jewish Civilisation
Room S607, South Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus
Telephone +61 3 9905 2160
Email paul.forgasz@arts.monash.edu.au

Professor Andrew Markus, academic director, Australian Centre for the Study of Jewish Civilisation
Room S613, South Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus
Telephone +61 3 9905 2200
Email andrew.markus@arts.monash.edu.au

 

Korean and Korean studies – Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• Diploma in Arts (Asian Studies)
• Diploma in Arts (Korean Studies)
• Diploma in Languages (Korean)
• Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• Bachelor of Letters

The Korean studies program is designed for students who wish to acquire Korean language skills and understand Korean culture and society. The units offered are useful to students who aspire to a professional career in business or government, communication, education and other fields.

Korean language teaching incorporates interactive and online resources to enhance learning and bring Korean culture to the classroom. Introducing Hangul, a phonetic writing system, enables students to type in Korean from the beginner level. Higher-level students are strongly encouraged to engage in online discussions in Korean.

Korean language can be studied from the beginner level to the advanced level. The focus is on enabling students to communicate in Korean in a broad range of situations, and the use of Korean in various genre areas such as business, journalism, science, law, tourism. Socio-cultural aspects in these areas are also explored.

Students may complete a major sequence and honours in Korean studies at the Clayton campus. A minor sequence in Korean studies is also available, combining units offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics with units offered by other schools. Combined honours may be taken in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics and another discipline.

There are two entry points in Korean language:

(a.) for those who have no previous knowledge of Korean

(b.) for those who have completed VCE Korean or its equivalent.

Placement tests are required for those students who intend to enrol in the higher level. The Korean language program will conduct the test.

Korean Studies has four entry points depending on your starting proficiency in Korean. The Korean language program will conduct a placement test for those students who intend to enrol above Entry point 1.

Non-Arts students

In some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course.

Students who decide that they want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should:

• discuss with their home faculty whether they are allowed to include language units as part of their course
• check with their home faculty how many units/credit points they may study and at what year-level
• select the appropriate language units to enrol in.

NOTE: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The Korean program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor.

Language study abroad

All students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Language Study Abroad Program in Korea. Korean studies has exchange agreements with three prominent universities (Korea University, Seoul National University and Yonsei University). While each exchange has its own features, collectively they provide a wide range of opportunities for students to study in Korea. Students can choose to study in-country units in Semesters one or two. For detailed information see the Korean web page. The credit arrangements vary and need to be clearly verified with the coordinator before a student can be assured of receiving credit.

Grants for study are available through Monash Abroad, to whom applications should be addressed. Third and fourth-year students may also apply for a Korean Government scholarship.

NOTE: Depending on the teaching institution, Korean study abroad units may be CSP-liable or only available on a fee-paying basis.

For a full list of units see below.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units below.

NOTE: Students may replace some of their core language units with alternate intensive in-country units up to 24 points or students can choose language study abroad units as electives. You must obtain written approval from the Korean Studies Program before enrolling. Contact the program as early as possible for further details on study abroad possibilities.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point for you

Students wishing to undertake Korean have the option of starting in one of four entry points. Placement tests are required for all but Entry point 1. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure your Korean major, however if a student wishes to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because language acquisition results allow, they must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Basic major sequences

Basic Korean major, entry point 1

For students with no prior knowledge of Korean.

• KOR1010 Korean 1
• KOR1020 Korean 2
• KOR2030 Korean 3
• KOR2040 Korean 4
• KOR3050 Korean 5
• KOR3060 Korean 6
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one second level elective from the list of electives below

Basic Korean major, entry point 2

For students who have completed the second language stream of VCE Korean or its equivalent - placement test necessary.

• KOR1030 Korean 3
• KOR1040 Korean 4
• KOR2050 Korean 5
• KOR2060 Korean 6
• KOR3450 English to Korean translation 1
• KOR3460 English to Korean translation 2
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced major sequences

Advanced Korean major, entry point 3

For students who have completed the first language stream of VCE Korean or its equivalent - placement test necessary.

• KOR1050 Korean 5
• KOR1060 Korean 6
• KOR3450 English to Korean translation 1
• KOR3460 English to Korean translation 2
• KOR3470 Korean to English translation 1
• KOR3480 Korean to English translation 2
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced Korean major, entry point 4

For students who have completed a part of their schooling in the Korean educational system, or its equivalent - placement test necessary.

• KOR3450 English to Korean translation 1
• KOR3460 English to Korean translation 2
• KOR3470 Korean to English translation 1
• KOR3480 Korean to English translation 2
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• three third year level electives from the list of electives below

Units

Language Study Abroad units

• KOR2990 Language study in Korea, 6 points
• KOR2991 Language study in Korea, 12 points
• KOR2992 Language study in Korea, 24 points
• KOR3990 Language study in Korea, 6 points
• KOR3991 Language study in Korea, 12 points
• KOR3992 Language study in Korea, 24 points

Elective units

• Asian studies units

Electives from other disciplines with substantial Korean studies content may be approved by the Korean program convenor.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

Linguistics - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton, Off-campus learning (minor only)

Relevant courses

• 2449 Diploma in Arts (Linguistics)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3907 Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Linguistics is the study of the structure and function of language and the uses of language in communication, including written, spoken and 'cyber' contexts. Linguistics explores how languages differ and what they all share, and provides the techniques and principles to be adopted in the analysis and description of any given language. In addition, the linguistic study of language and language use in socio-cultural contexts contributes to our understanding of identities, social and cultural organisation, multiculturalism and multilingualism, institutions and power, as well as the creative functions of language in texts and discourses. Knowledge of linguistics is central to the study of languages (eg English, Australian Aboriginal languages, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish). Linguistics also offers students of anthropology, mathematics, philosophy, sociology, engineering, psychology, law, and computer science, useful insights into the nature of language in their particular area of interest. Examples of the practical applications of linguistics include communications within organisations, communications interfaces with electronic systems, the preparation of materials for language teaching, the documentation of endangered languages, the development of language policies in government and education, and in the areas of business, professional and technical communication, tourism, intercultural communication and speech therapy.

The first year provides students with an introduction to the nature of language, including the manner in which sounds are produced and represented (phonetics), the organisation and relationship of sounds in language (phonology), the forms and structures of words (morphology), the organisation of words in sentences (syntax), the analysis of meaning (semantics and pragmatics), language change (historical linguistics) and language variation and the uses of language in social contexts (sociolinguistics).

In the second and third years, the areas of syntax, semantics, pragmatics, phonetics, phonology, and sociolinguistics are developed on a general and comparative basis and there are also units exploring varieties of English, historical and comparative linguistics, Aboriginal languages, Austronesian languages, discourse analysis, language and identity, psycholinguistics, first and second language acquisition, intercultural communication, endangered languages, multiliteracies in English and the structure of English.

Linguistics also offers a fourth-year honours program which combines coursework and a 24-point research thesis as the foundation for postgraduate research degrees.

Off-campus learning and online resource delivery

Several linguistics units are offered by off-campus learning or by a combination of online resources and face-to-face teaching contact. These units are usually available in the same semester as the on-campus delivery of the unit. The access to online resources and off-campus learning allows for flexibility, and face-to-face class commitments are kept to a minimum. Alternative arrangements include the use of the Monash portal and electronic group discussion programs. In addition to the online or print resources, students can access tutorial support by telephone, fax and email. The intention is that the flexible learning program should make linguistics units available to students whose work or other commitments make it difficult for them to attend regular classes on-campus. The following units can be undertaken on-campus, or through flexible mode using online resources: LIN1010, LIN1020, LIN2310/LIN3310, LIN2330/LIN3330 and LIN2/3570. For more details on flexible learning units, contact the linguistics program or visit the website at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/linguistics.

Study abroad

Students may apply to study linguistics abroad. A list of exchange partner universities is available from the Study Abroad website at http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad/programs/partners/index.html.

Students should select a shortlist of suitable linguistics units from the exchange partner universities in which they are interested. Units to be taken abroad need to be approved by the Linguistics Program at Monash before the commencement of the trip. Please submit the unit titles (and synopsis if available), assessment details and total number of contact hours to Dr Anna Margetts at anna.margetts@arts.monash.edu.au or contact the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at LCL.Enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au.

Sequences

Important major and minor information

Prior to 2005 students were required to complete at least one unit from five groupings. The new structure of four groupings is simpler and clearer, and allows students more flexibility. While ensuring that students cover the basics of the field it will allow them more opportunity to specialise. Students who commenced studying Linguistics prior to 2005 will benefit from the simplified structure as they will have more choice in designing their major.

Students completing studies via off-campus learning can complete a standard minor only in Linguistics. The units that are offered via off-campus learning are starred (*).

Students are encouraged to discuss their course structure or any other matter related to their linguistics study with the relevant year coordinator.

First year sequence

A first-year sequence in Linguistics comprises LIN1010 and LIN1020.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students majoring in linguistics are explicitly guided when selecting their units and, at second/third-year level, are expected to build on a completed first-year sequence by specialising in particular areas of linguistics.

NOTE:Students who major in linguistics are encouraged to gain the experience of learning a language other than their first language.

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below, including at least one unit from each of the four groupings or 'clusters' of units.

Units

First-year level

• LIN1010 The language game: Why do we talk the way we do?*
• LIN1020 Describing and analysing language and communication*

Second/Third-year level

Group 1 - Structure

• LIN2070/LIN3070 Eastern Austronesian languages of Indonesia, East Timor and Oceania
• LIN2090/LIN3090 Syntax: Grammatical structure, typology and universals
• LIN2370/LIN3370 Aboriginal languages of Australia
• LIN2510/LIN3510 Structure of English

Group 2 - Sound and Meaning

• LIN2110/LIN3110 Phonetics and phonology
• LIN2310/LIN3310 Semantics: Meaning in human languages*
• LIN2330/LIN3330 Pragmatics: Strategies for communication*
• LIN2570/LIN3570 The analysis of discourse: Texts, narrative and society*

Group 3 - Language and Society

• LIN2080/LIN3080 Language across time
• LIN2190/LIN3190 History and sociolinguistics of English
• LIN2350/LIN3530 Sociolinguistics
• LIN2390/LIN3390 Language, communication and the sexes
• LIN3030 Issues in language endangerment*

Group 4 - Applications

• LIN2430/LIN3430 Psycholinguistics and child language acquisition
• LIN2470/LIN3470 Intercultural communication#
• LIN2490/LIN3490 Literacies and communication: education, media and cyberspace
• LIN2550/LIN3550 Second language acquisition and attrition
• LIN3040 Researching and documenting languages*^
• LIN3050 Developing language maintenance programs*^
• LIN3060 Working with linguistic archival materials *^
• LIN3180 Data management for linguistics

# Not offered from 2004.

^ Not offered from 2008.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl and http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/linguistics

 

Music - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Music - Conservatorium

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2451 Diploma of Arts (Music)
• 0821 Bachelor of Music (and associated double degrees)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)

The school has an extensive collection of musical instruments and ensembles that includes an early music collection comprising a complete consort of Renaissance shawms, crumhorns, recorders and various keyboard instruments, a complete Javanese gamelan orchestra, Sudanese bamboo calung and angklung ensembles, a Ghanaian African drum ensemble, a Chinese orchestra, a piphat/mahori orchestra from Thailand, a large collection of Indian instruments, and a set of Japanese instruments. It also contains an extensive music archive, including the Sumatra research archive, Japanese music archive, the Australian music collection, the Australian Archive of Jewish Music, and the Louise Lightfoot Collection of Dance in South Asia.

The school fosters the cultivation of music on campus and presents many concerts, lecture-recitals and other performances which music students are expected to attend.

Disciplines

The School of Music - Conservatorium teaches, researches, and promotes public outreach in four fields of musical endeavour: performance, composition, musicology and enthnomusicology. Students specialise in one or more fields, but gain experience in a unified way in all four areas.

Performance

Students with a strong musical aptitude undertaking this specialisation are expected to acquire an assured technique and an awareness of the history of performance style and practice. Students develop their performance skills as well as interactive musical skills in a variety of ensembles. Throughout the program students are examined on both solo and ensemble work. Students undertaking the fourth-year honours are required to present a recital with his or her own program notes and a research essay on a topic related to the program or an associated aspect of performance practice.

Composition

Students undertaking this specialisation can expect to acquire experience and skills in music composition. The program offers supervision of students' compositional projects and encourages work in various media, including traditional, electronic, and contemporary solo and ensemble combinations. Honours students will prepare a folio of compositions and arrange an annotated concert performance of their works. The School of Music - Conservatorium organises a number of large and small instrumental and ensemble choral groups and encourages performances of student compositions.

Musicology or ethnomusicology

Students who choose either of these specialisations, or a combination of both, can expect to develop their knowledge and understanding of music to prepare themselves as musicologists and/or ethnomusicologists, studying the music history of various genres, research methods and aspects of systematic musicology such as performance practice, analysis, aesthetics, criticism, music sociology and psychology of music. Students at honours level present a thesis of 15,000 to 18,000 words on an approved research topic in musicology. They may then proceed with masters-level coursework in other aspects of musicology.

In the ethnomusicology stream, students make detailed area studies of selected music cultures of Asia and/or Africa, and may learn to perform in an Indonesian gamelan and in other Asian and African traditions as appropriate for a particular unit for which a student enrols.

Performance assessment

The performance units MUS1980, MUS1990, MUS2980, MUS2990, MUS3980 and MUS3990 are semester units that are examined by practical examination and written work. MUS1980, MUS2980 and MUS3980 are technical exams that have specific requirements as set out in the technical syllabuses. MUS1990, MUS2990 and MUS3990 are repertoire exams, the material for which is decided upon in consultation with the student's studio teacher and instrumental/vocal coordinator. Two examiners are present at all exams with the option of a public recital at third-year level.

Further detailed information regarding expectations are outlined in unit guides as students proceed through the degree.

Sequences

Students studying music follow a structured program which varies between courses. For details of the units required and assessment details, consult the relevant course below.

Note: Prerequisites or prohibitions may apply for individual units - consult the unit entry for details.

Bachelor of Music - performance specialisation

First year level

• the core units MUS1980/MUS1990, MUS1120/MUS1130, MUS1100/MUS1110
• plus another 12 points of music units, or units from any other faculty of the University

Second year level

• the core units MUS2980/MUS2990, MUS2110/MUS2120, MUS2020
• plus 12 points from chosen from: MUS2070, MUS2080, MUS2030, MUS2040
• plus 6 points from chosen from: MUS2140, MUS2200, MUS2480, MUS2490, MUS2660

Third year level

• the core units MUS3980/MUS3990, MUS3610/MUS3620
• plus 24 points chosen from: MUS3200, MUS3280, MUS3290, MUS3310, MUS3320, MUS3390, MUS3490, MUS3580, MUS3660

Bachelor of Music - composition specialisation

First year level

• the core units MUS1980/MUS1990, MUS1120/MUS1130, MUS1100/MUS1110
• plus another 12 points of music units, or units from any other faculty of the University

Second year level

• the core units MUS2020, MUS2040, MUS2070, MUS2110/MUS2120, MUS2660, MUS2980/MUS2990

Third year level

• the core units MUS3310, MUS3390, MUS3580, MUS3610/MUS3620, MUS3660, MUS3980/MUS3990

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Arts (music component)

First year level

• the core units MUS1980/MUS1990 and MUS1100 and MUS1110
• plus 12 points chosen from: MUS1120, MUS1130, MUS1040, MUS1060

Second year level

• the core units MUS2020/MUS2030, MUS2110/MUS2120, MUS2980/MUS2990

Third year level

• the core units MUS3390 and MUS3980/MUS3990
• plus 12 points chosen from: MUS3200, MUS3280, MUS3290, MUS3310, MUS3320, MUS3490, MUS3580, MUS3610/MUS3620, MUS3660

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Commerce (music component)

First year level

• the core units MUS1980/MUS1990, and MUS1100/MUS1110

Second year level

• the core units MUS2110/MUS2120, and MUS2980/MUS2990

Third year level

• the core units MUS3390, MUS3580, MUS3610/MUS3620, MUS3980/MUS3990
• plus 12 points chosen from: MUS3200, MUS3280, MUS3290, MUS3310, MUS3320, MUS3490, MUS3660

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education - (Music component)

First year level

• the core units MUS1980/MUS1990, and MUS1100/MUS1110
• plus 12 points chosen from: MUS1120, MUS1130, MUS1040, MUS1060

Second year level

• the core units MUS2020/MUS2030, MUS2110/MUS2120, MUS2980/MUS2990

Third year level

• the core units MUS3390, MUS3980/MUS3990
• plus 18 points chosen from: MUS3200, MUS3280, MUS3290, MUS3310, MUS3320, MUS3490, MUS3580, MUS3610/MUS3620, MUS3660

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Laws (music component)

First year level

• the core units MUS1980/MUS1990, and MUS1100/MUS1110
• plus 12 points chosen from: MUS1120, MUS1130, MUS1040, MUS1060

Second year level

• the core units MUS2020/MUS2030, MUS2110/MUS2120, MUS2980/MUS2990

Third year level

• the core units MUS3390 and MUS3980/MUS3990
• plus 12 points chosen from: MUS3200, MUS3280, MUS3290, MUS3310, MUS3320, MUS3490, MUS3580, MUS3610/MUS3620, MUS3660

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Performing Arts (music component)

First year level - core units

• the core units MUS1100/MUS1110, and MUS1980/MUS1990

Second year level

• the core units MUS2110/MUS2120, and MUS2980/MUS2980

Third year level

• the core units MUS3390, MUS3580, MUS3610/MUS3620, MUS3980/MUS3990
• plus 12 points chosen from: MUS3200, MUS3280, MUS3290, MUS3310, MUS3320, MUS3490, MUS3660

Bachelor of Arts (units available for a music major)

First year level

• MUS1120/MUS1130, and MUS1100/MUS1110

Second year level

• MUS2110/MUS2120, MUS2020/MUS2030, MUS2040, MUS2070/MUS2080, MUS2140, MUS2200, MUS2480, MUS2490, MUS2660

Third year level

• MUS3610/MUS3620, MUS3200, MUS3280/MUS3290, MUS3310, MUS3320, MUS3390, MUS3490, MUS3580, MUS3660

Units

Note: Prerequisites or prohibitions may apply for individual units - consult the unit entry for details.

Practical study units

• MUS1980 Chief practical study I
• MUS1990 Chief practical study II
• MUS2980 Chief practical study III
• MUS2990 Chief practical study IV
• MUS3980 Chief practical study V
• MUS3990 Chief practical study VI

Professional practice units

• MUS2020 Professional practice 1
• MUS2030 Professional practice 2
• MUS3610 Professional practice 3
• MUS3620 Professional practice 4

Ensemble studies units

• MUS1120 Ensemble studies I
• MUS1130 Ensemble studies II
• MUS2070 Ensemble studies III
• MUS2080 Ensemble studies IV

General units

• MUS1040 American music and popular culture
• MUS1060 Gamelan performing arts
• MUS1100 Exploring music I
• MUS1110 Exploring music II
• MUS2040 Audio culture: Developments in new music
• MUS2110 Analytical and compositional techniques I
• MUS2120 Analytical and compositional techniques II
• MUS2140 Schubert to Strauss: Music of the Romantic Ideal
• MUS2200 Neo-traditional musics of the world
• MUS2480 Performance studies: Indonesian gamelan
• MUS2490 Indonesian gamelan: Special studies
• MUS2660 Composition techniques: Structure, pitch and space
• MUS3200 Neo-traditional musics of the world
• MUS3280 Applied music I
• MUS3290 Applied Music II
• MUS3310 Composition techniques: Chance, sets and computers
• MUS3320 Jazz history: Readings in history, biography, improvisation and world music
• MUS3390 Music aesthetics, criticism, sociology and psychology
• MUS3490 Indonesian gamelan: Special studies
• MUS3580 Contemporary music
• MUS3660 Composition techniques: Film and orchestration

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room 101 Performing Arts Centre, building 68

Telephone +61 3 9905 3231

Email music@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/music

Performance Studies

Offered by the School of English, Communications and Performance Studies

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 1144 Bachelor of Performing Arts
• 2317 Bachelor of Performing Arts/Bachelor of Laws
• 3774 Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Performing Arts

Sequences

Students complete a compulsory major bu undertaking all units outlined below. Students do not have an option to only complete a first year sequence or minor in performance studies as it is requirement within the degree that a major is completed.

Units

First-year level

• PER1040 Interdisciplinary performance project
• PER1260 Production practice

Second/Third-year level

• PER2000 The aesthetics of performance
• PER2040 Making performance (12 credit points)
• PER3000 Contemporary performance culture
• PER3040 Writing performance
• PER3050 Performance project*

* Students who completed PER3040 in 2004 when it was worth 12 credit points are not required to complete PER3050.

Contact details

http://www.arts.monash.edu/drama-theatre

Philosophy - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Philosophy and Bioethics

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, Off-campus learning

Relevant courses

• 2452 Diploma in Arts (Philosophy)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Philosophy is the study of fundamental ideas about the world we live in. It questions the nature of our world, asks what would constitute a good life in such a world, and asks what could be done to make it better.

Students are not expected to be persuaded by the doctrines of any one school or tradition. Rather, we seek to deepen the understanding of a variety of different world views. Students are encouraged to express any conclusions they themselves may have reached concerning foundational questions, but they are also expected to try to understand some of the influential conclusions others have reached. Furthermore, it is essential that students try to understand what reasons people have had for reaching those conclusions. Thus, we strongly encourage students to study the theory of reasoning (logic) if they intend to major in philosophy.

The following are some other areas of study that are central to philosophy:

• Metaphysics is the study of what sorts of things exist in the world, and how they are related: for instance, whether there is a mind or soul and if so, how it is related to the body.
• Epistemology is the study of what constitutes knowledge of the world, and of what methods can be used to obtain it.
• Ethics and aesthetics investigate what it is to make value judgements, and how such judgements can be justified.
• Political philosophy attempts to discover the principles that underlie the structure of a good society.
• Philosophy of language investigates the notions of meaning, truth and linguistic understanding.
• Philosophy of mind studies the nature of the conscious mind.

Every human inquiry rests on general assumptions, which we take for granted while we pursue more particular goals. At times however, in any discipline, foundational questions arise. Anyone facing such questions, in any discipline, is studying philosophy. Thus, for any discipline, there is an area of study appropriately described as the philosophy of that discipline, for example the philosophy of history, of psychology, of biology, of science, of law, of mathematics, and so on.

Sometimes these foundational questions within a discipline can profitably be explored by philosophers as well as by specialists in that discipline. Philosophers can draw connections between the foundational problems arising in one discipline and those arising in other disciplines. They can also attempt to integrate different disciplines, at a foundational level, into a coherent overall world view.

Because the focus of philosophical concerns varies enormously, we provide a wide range of options for study while at the same time attempting to ensure that students have some acquaintance with the central problems and traditions in philosophy. Philosophy provides skills in reasoning and argument that are applicable in a wide variety of professions as well as the opportunity to engage in a reflective appraisal of our place in the universe.

Resource-based teaching and the philosophy flexible delivery program

Sufficient philosophy units are offered in flexible mode to complete a major. All these units can be taken in any semester and are flexibly scheduled so that class commitments are kept to a minimum. Flexible learning mode units are also available in the summer and in off-campus learning mode. These units use materials prepared specifically for off-campus students, but there is also a tutorial support service operating by telephone, fax and email. These basic resources are usually supplemented by workshops. Attendance at these workshops is optional. The intention is that the flexible learning program should make philosophy units available to students whose work or other commitments make it difficult for them to attend regular classes on-campus.

Closely associated with resource-based teaching is an alternative assessment program. The Keller Plan is used in most of these units. In the plan, a series of assessment tasks are completed in a specified order. Typically, the series involves short exercises, an essay and tests. Each task has to be completed at a satisfactory standard before moving on to the next, but students nominate the standard to count as satisfactory (pass, credit or distinction) and can retry on any task until that standard is achieved.

Prerequisites

A first-year sequence in philosophy is the normal prerequisite for later-year philosophy units. However, some later-year units have only one philosophy unit as a prerequisite, and some others have no philosophy prerequisite at all.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first year sequence in philosophy consists of any two of PHL1010, PHL1020, PHL1030, PHL1080, PHL1140, CHB1010 AND CHB1020.

NOTE: The following prohibition applies - students may not take PHL1010 without special permission from the philosophy undergraduate coordinator if they have taken PHL1070. Similarly, students may not take PHL1020 without special permission from the Philosophy Undergraduate Coordinator if they have completed PHL1080. Please email the coordinator with any queries at PhilBio.UGCoordinator@arts.monash.edu.au.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence in philosophy comprises a first-year sequence followed by second-year units to the value of 12 points chosen from the units listed below.

Students who complete a first-year sequence in Bioethics may count CHB1010 and CHB1020 as a first-year sequence for the purposes of a minor in philosophy.

NOTE: In special circumstances, a minor sequence may be completed without including a first-year sequence. In such cases, second and third-year-level units to the value of at least 24 points must be completed, including at least 12 points of third-year-level units.

Students may choose a general Philosophy minor or specialise in one of the three
areas listed below.

Philosophy of religion

• A first-year sequence consisting of PHL1020 and any one of PHL1010, PHL1030, PHL1140
• A later-year sequence consisting of PHL2670 and PHL2850/PHL3850

Logic

• A first-year sequence consisting PHL1030 and PHL1140
• A later-year sequence consisting of any two of PHL2170, PHL3790, PHL3570
  

History of philosophy

• A first-year sequence consisting of any two of PHL1010, PHL1020, PHL1030, PHL1080, PHL1140
• A later-year sequence consisting of any two of PHL2850/PHL3850, PHL2130, PHL3240

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below.

Students who complete a first-year sequence in Bioethics may count CHB1010 and CHB1020 as a first-year sequence for the purposes of a major in philosophy.

Units

First-year level

Clayton

• CHB1010 Ethics, biotechnology and genetics: Current issues in bioethics
• CHB1020 Ethics, genetics and the law: Justice and the new biotechnologies
• PHL1010 Introduction to philosophy A
• PHL1020 Introduction to philosophy B
• PHL1030 Thinking: Analysing arguments
• PHL1140 Introducing logic

Caulfield

• PHL1010 Introduction to philosophy A
• PHL1020 Introduction to philosophy B
• PHL1140 Introducing logic

Gippsland

• PHL1010 Introduction to philosophy A
• PHL1080 Philosophy: time, self and freedom

Off-campus learning

• PHL1010 Introduction to philosophy A
• PHL1080 Philosophy: Time, self and freedom

Second/Third-year level

The normal prerequisite for each second-year unit is a first-year sequence in philosophy. The normal prerequisite for a third-year-level unit is a first-year level sequence in philosophy and any two second-year level units. In special circumstances, these requirements may be waived. However, some later-year units have only one philosophy unit as a prerequisite, and some others have no philosophy prerequisite at all.

Clayton

• CHB2100/CHB3100 Bioethics, the human body and the international marketplace
• INT2910/INT3910 Poverty, ecology and international justice
• INT2920/INT3920 The ethics of global conflict
• PHL2001 Ethics at work: Ethical issues in professional life (previously IDS2001)
• PHL2110 Res Cogitans: Descartes on mind and knowledge
• PHL2115/PHL3115 Making knowledge: Modern scientific controversies
• PHL2120 Language, truth and power
• PHL2130 Plato and platonism
• PHL2150 Ethics
• PHL2170 Symbolic logic
• PHL2180 Morality, objectivity and agency: Issues in meta-ethics
• PHL2210 Thinking about science
• PHL2230 Feminist philosophers
• PHL2260/PHL3260 Philosophy of art
• PHL2330/PHL3330 Issues in political philosophy
• PHL2510/PHL3510 Political philosophy
• PHL2650 Philosophy of mind
• PHL2670 Philosophy of religion
• PHL2810/PHL3810 Environmental ethics
• PHL2850/PHL3850 Topics in Indian philosophy
• PHL3100 Philosophical issues in applied ethics
• PHL3240 Aristotle and aristotelianism
• PHL3310 Recent philosophy
• PHL3350 Moral psychology
• PHL3410 Theory of knowledge
• PHL3430 Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir
• PHL3570 Recent logic
• PHL3590 Mind and meaning
• PHL3610 Philosophy of law
• PHL3690 Metaphysics
• PHL3790 Issues in logical theory
• PHL3880 Space, time and deity: Themes from Leibniz and Hume
• PHL3890 Stoic and Epicurean philosophy

Caulfield

• PHL2150 Ethics
• PHL2850/PHL3850 Topics in Indian philosophy
• INT2920/INT3920 The Ethics of global conflict
• PHL2650 Philosophy of mind
• PHL2810/PHL3810 Environmental ethics

Students can also complete a philosophy sequence either by taking some subjects in off-campus learning mode or by attending classes at Clayton.

Gippsland

• PHL2150 Ethics
• PHL2650 Philosophy of mind

Students can complete a philosophy sequence either by taking some subjects in off-campus learning mode, or if feasible, by attending classes at Clayton.

Off-campus learning

• PHL2110 Res Cogitans: Descartes on mind and knowledge
• PHL2150 Ethics
• PHL2210 Thinking about science
• PHL2850/PHL3850 Topics in Indian philosophy
• PHL3880 Space, time and deity: Themes from Leibniz and Hume
• PHL3890 Stoic and Epicurean philosophy

Contacts

General enquiries

Email: PhilBio.UGCoordinator@arts.monash.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 9905 2989
Enquiries: Room W911, West Wing, Menzies Building, Clayton Campus
Visit: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/philosophy/ugrad

Honours enquiries

Honours Coordinator - Dirk.Baltzly@arts.monash.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1519
Visit: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/philosophy/honours

Off-campus learning enquiries

Email: philbio.flex@arts.monash.edu.au
Telephone: +61 3 9905 3222
Enquiries: Room W905, West Wing, Menzies Building, Clayton Campus
Visit: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/philosophy/ugrad/ocl

Politics - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Political and Social Inquiry

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2454 Diploma in Arts (Politics)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The politics program specialises in three broad areas: politics and governance: Australia and the world; international relations and global politics; political theory and philosophy. Students may specialise in one or more of these areas, but are encouraged to choose their units so as to explore the different approaches to political studies.

Politics is a very broad discipline, which tends to overlap continually with all the other major humanities and social science disciplines. It is, therefore, an excellent discipline for learning about the interrelationships that exist in the human world, and for acquiring a diverse range of interpretive, analytic and synthetic (especially conceptual) skills. The discipline is not just concerned with the study of government, policy or political institutions; it also studies resource allocation, decision making, social behaviour and political action, the management or resolution of conflict, power struggles, the struggle for political freedom, ideologies and political movements, the nature of the state and relations between states. It is especially concerned with the nature of power and authority, with 'practical understanding', with the relations between theory and practice, and with the series of arguments which are created by the continual struggle by human beings to maintain their social existence and to devise more desirable and more satisfactory forms of human community.

Politics at Monash aims to offer students up-to-date coverage and explanation of many aspects of the contemporary world - developed and underdeveloped - coupled with a solid intellectual grounding in the key debates, texts and traditions of inquiry that one finds in the humanities and social sciences.

Sequences

First year sequence

Clayton

For Clayton students a first-year sequence comprises any two first-year level politics units offered in either semester from the list of units below.

Caulfield

For Caulfield students a first-year sequence comprises PLT1020 and PLT1031.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below, including the first year sequence relevant to their campus of enrolment.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from units listed below, including the first year sequence relevant to their campus of enrolment.

Units

First-year level

• INT1010 Contemporary worlds 1
• INT1020 Contemporary worlds 2
• PLT1020 Australian politics and government
• PLT1031 Introduction to international relations
• PLT1040 Introduction to international relations
• PLT1050 Nature, law, revolution: Political ideas in context
• PLT1120 Fanatics and fundamentalists: The global politics of violence

Second/Third-year level

NOTE: The normal prerequisite for second-year level units is successful completion of an approved first-year politics sequence at any Monash campus. The normal prerequisite for a third-year-level unit is successful completion of an approved first-year politics sequence and any two second-year level politics units at any Monash campus.

• PLT2040/PLT3040 Raging against the machine the politics of rock and global identities
• PLT2050/PLT3050 World politics and international law
• PLT2060/PLT3060 Images of democracy: Early Greek origins*
• PLT2070/PLT3070 Ideas and power
• PLT2120/PLT3120 Politics and violence: Conquest, exclusion and reconciliation
• PLT2140/PLT3140 Progress and despair: Modern political ideologies and theories
• PLT2152/PLT3152 Nationalism: Interpretations**
• PLT2160/PLT3160 Australia in the age of information: Part 1***
• PLT2162/PLT3162 Australia in the age of information: Part 2***
• PLT2170/PLT3170 Politics and the media in Australia
• PLT2230/PLT3230 International political economy
• PLT2270/PLT3270 Ministers, minders and bureaucrats
• PLT2280/PLT3280 Order and violence in international society
• PLT2370/PLT3370 America: Decay of the liberal dream
• PLT2380/PLT3380 Gender and politics
• PLT2460/PLT3460 Crisis Zone: The international relations of the middle East
• PLT2470/PLT3470 Politics of development
• PLT2521/PLT3521 Parties and power in Australia
• PLT2631/PLT3631 China: Revolution versus pragmatism
• PLT2650/PLT3650 Terrorism and violence in global politics
• PLT2701/PLT3701 Victorian state politics and policy
• PLT2750/PLT3750 Gender in Asian politics***
• PLT2850/PLT3850 Defended to death? Arms control and international security
• PLT2870/PLT3870 Power and influence in Australia
• PLT2910/PLT3910 Australian political economy
• PLT2950/PLT3950 International ethics in a divided world
• PLT2960/PLT3960 Seeking a new world order: Washington and world politics
• PLT2970/PLT3970 Australia and the world
• PLT2980/PLT3980 Issues in global politics (summer semester only)
• PLT2990/PLT3990 Politics of environmentalism
• PLT3440 Victorian parliamentary internship
• PLT3790 Three conceptions of international relations
• PLT3930 Southeast Asian politics
• PSI3000 Professional internship

* Not offered from 2007.

** From 2004 this single unit replaces the previously offered PLT2150/PLT3150 (Nationalism 1: Global transformations) and PLT2152/PLT3152 (Nationalism 2: Interpretations). Students who completed PLT2150/PLT3150 prior to 2004 cannot complete the new version of PLT2152/PLT3152. However, if either of the older versions of the units (or both) were completed prior to 2004 they may still count them toward a major in politics.

*** Not offered from 2006.

Students may choose a maximum of 12 points from the following elective list:

• ANY2350/ANY3350 Questions of identity: Ethnicity, nationalism and globalisation
• AUS2070/AUS3070 Friends and phobias
• BHS2110 Research methods for behavioural studies
• CRI2005 Crime and politics: Myths and realities
• GND2010/GND3010 Contemporary feminist theory
• GND2030/GND3030 Gender, media and consumption
• GND2070/GND3070 Rethinking global culture: Sex, race, consumption
• INT2050/INT3050 Mobile worlds: Migrants, refugees and the politics of belonging
• SCY2041/SCY3041 Multiculturalism, culture and social identities
• SCY2480/SCY3480 Political sociology

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): room W1017, west wing, Menzies building; telephone +61 3 9905 2443

Enquiries (Caulfield): room H5.31, building H; telephone +61 3 9903 2378

Email psi@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/psi

 

Psychological studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland, Off-campus learning

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 1712 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (and associated double degrees)
• 1719 Bachelor of Behavioural Science

The major in psychological studies includes a set of psychology units with an applied flavour. It is designed for students who wish to complete a major in psychology in conjunction with studies in a number of other areas such as science, social work, sociology, communications, management, marketing or education. At first-year level, the sequences provides a brief coverage of a wide range of human behaviours, including seeing and hearing, sleep and dreaming, learning, remembering, thinking, functioning of the brain and nervous system, language, social interactions, dealing with stress, abnormal behaviours and emotions, with more in-depth coverage of developmental topics. The second and third-year units are geared more towards the applied aspects of psychology. Students should be aware that psychological studies is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Those interested in undertaking APAC-accredited units should refer to Psychology.

Important information for pre-2005 Gippsland and off-campus students

From 2005 the 'Behavioural studies' programs offered at Gippsland campus and via off-campus learning were renamed Psychological studies. Students who commenced behavioural studies units prior to this change can complete their first-year sequence, minor or major (or complete later year electives) by undertaking the new PSS units. Students who are unsure of which units to enrol in should contact the school regarding their options.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first year sequence in psychological studies consists of PSS1711 (previously BHS1711) and PSS1712 (previously BHS1712).

NOTE: Students are not permitted to study both PSS1711/PSS1712 (or previous codes) and PSY1011/PSY1022.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• PSS1711 Exploring human behaviour*
• PSS1712 Behaviour across the lifespan*

Second/Third-year level

• SCY2817 Quantitative social research*
• PSS2711 Knowing me, knowing you: Perspectives on personality
• PSS2712 Behavioural disorders
• PSS2713 The individual in a social context
• PSS3716 Psychology of sport and adventure
• PSS3717 Psychology at work
• PSS3718 Forensic psychology
• PSS3719 Parapsychology
• PSS3720 People and other animals: studying the relationship between humans and other species

* Core units.

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

 

Psychology - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences*

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton, Off-campus learning, South Africa

* Psychology is administered and taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 1712 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology ) (and associated double degrees)
• 1719 Bachelor of Behavioural Science  

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 may complete single units, a major or minor in psychology towards the core Arts component of their Bachelor of Arts degree or associated double degrees.

For their major, students choose to study either the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited major (10 units) which also leads to honours or postgraduate studies in psychology, or a standard humanities major (8 units).

Sequences and units

First-year sequence

A first year sequence in psychology consists of PSY1011 and PSY1022.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence in psychology consists of a first-year sequence in psychology and a minimum of 12 points at second year level, including the core unit PSY2051.

Major sequence

APAC-accredited major

The 60-point undergraduate major in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) comprises ten six-point units as follows:

• nine core units: PSY1011, PSY1022, PSY2031, PSY2051, PSY2042, PSY3041, PSY3051, PSY3032, PSY3062
• one elective unit from the list of APAC-accredited major electives below.

Standard humanities major

The standard humanities psychology major comprises a first-year sequence, plus the core unit PSY2051 and five elective units chosen from the list of standard humanities major electives below.

Units

First-year level

• PSY1011 Psychology 1A
• PSY1022 Psychology 1B

Second-year level - core units

APAC-accredited major

• PSY2031 Developmental and biological psychology
• PSY2051 Research design and analysis
• PSY2042 Cognitive and social psychology

Standard humanities major

• PSY2051 Research design and analysis

Third-year level core units

APAC-accredited major

• PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
• PSY3051 Perception and personality
• PSY3032 Abnormal psychology
• PSY3062 Research methods and theory

Second/Third-year level electives

APAC-accredited major

• PSY2112 Organisational psychology
• PSY3120 Introduction to counselling
• PSY3130 Health psychology
• PSY3160 Psychology of language
• PSY3180 Human neuropsychology
• PSY3190 Addiction studies
• PSY3230 Psychological foundations of law
  

Standard humanities major

• PSY2031 Developmental and biological psychology
• PSY2042 Cognitive and social psychology
• PSY2112 Organisational psychology
• PSY3032 Abnormal psychology
• PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
• PSY3051 Perception and personality
• PSY3062 Research methods and philosophy and psychology
• PSY3071 Human neuropsychology and its evolutionary perspectives
• PSY3102 Advanced psychobiology: brain and behaviour
• PSY3122 Introduction to counselling
• PSY3131 Health psychology
• PSY3151 Contemporary social psychology
• PSY3162 Psychology of language
• PSY3172 Decision making in professional settings

NOTE: Electives offered may vary from year to year depending on staff availability. Some third-year electives may be undertaken at second-year providing pre- and co-requisites are met - students should check unit pre- and co-requisites when planning their enrolment.

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W
Telephone +61 3 9902 6339
Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au
Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

Department of Psychology - Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Telephone: (Caulfield) + 61 3 9903 2691; (Clayton) + 61 3 9905 3968; (Gippsland) + 61 3 9902 6415
Email psychology.enquiries@med.monash.edu.au
Visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/psych

Enquiries (South Africa): 144 Peter Road, Ruimsig, South Africa
Telephone +27 11 950 4009
Fax +27 11 950 4004
Email inquiries@monash.ac.za

 

Public relations - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Berwick, Caulfield, Gippsland (minor only), Off-campus learning (minor only)

NOTE: The sequence of units and units available differ between campuses. Please refer to the individual campus entries below.

Public relations is a dynamic and fast growing field which offers a variety of career paths for Monash University graduates, and covers a variety of public relations industry relevant areas. Whether developing the public image of an organisation, dealing with communication issues for a business or generating publicity, working in public relations needs both strong communication skills and a sound understanding of public relations processes.

The public relations program has been developed in response to a growing industry need for professionals trained in persuasive communication and focuses on the competitive industry requirements to think strategically and creatively, and the ability to blend ideas with critical analysis is in demand. The program equips students with the necessary skill set, allowing them to be critical and creative thinkers in an unpredictable environment, and prepares them for entry into the workforce.

Today, every worthwhile organisation understands the value of public relations and the critical role it plays in organisational survival. Public relations is primarily about building and maintaining relationships for the mutual benefit of those involved. In this course, students will be introduced to the challenging and rewarding work of building organisation-public relationships. It provides students with the necessary tools to work in positions where building a meaningful relationship between an organisation and its target publics are critical.

Berwick

Relevant courses

• 1275 Bachelor of Communication (and associated double degrees)

Sequences

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete all nine units listed. 

Units

First year level

• COM1510  Media and culture
• MGW1100/MGF1100 Managerial communication
• PRJ1220 Public relations writing

Second/Third year level

• PRJ2221 Public relations principles and practice
• PRJ2251 Publicity and promotion
• PRJ2252 Crisis and risk communication
• PRJ3231 Public relations consulting
• PRJ3261 Public relations campaigns
• PRJ3631 Public relations internship

Contact details

Telephone: +61 3 9904 7415

Email berwick.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Caulfield

Please note a quota applies to public relations units offered at the Caulfield campus.

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (Caulfield only)
• 3793 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)

Sequences

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete all nine units listed below.

Units

First year level

• COM1510  Media and culture
• MGW1100/MGF1100 Managerial communication
• PRJ1220 Public relations writing

Second/Third year level

• PRJ2221 Public relations principles and practice
• PRJ2251 Publicity and promotion
• PRJ2252 Crisis and risk communication
• PRJ3231 Public relations consulting
• PRJ3261 Public relations campaigns
• PRJ3631 Public relations internship

Contact details

Enquiries: Room 39, Building 4

Telephone +61 3 9903 1275

Email humcass.caulfield@arts.monash.edu.au

Gippsland and off-campus learning (minor only)

Relevant courses

• 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Communication) (and associated double degrees)
• 2396 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (and associated double degrees)
• 3904 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)/Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first year sequence in public relations consists of PRL1001 and PRL1002.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• PRL1001 Foundations of public relations
• PRL1002 Principles of public relations writing

Second/Third-year level

• PRL2001 Strategic communications management
• PRL2002 Public relations research and techniques

Contact details

Enquiries: Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass.

Religion and theology - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Historical Studies

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2455 Diploma in Arts (Religion and Theology)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first-year sequence in religion and theology consists of any two first-year level units chosen from the units listed below.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

• CLA1111 Introductory ancient Greek A/1
• CLA1121 Introductory ancient Greek B/1
• HSY1010 Medieval Europe
• HSY1020 Renaissance Europe
• HSY1050 Asian civilisations: The cycle of empires
• HSY1060 Asian civilisations: Crisis and transformation
• HSY1190 Jews, God and history
• HSY1120 Jews and non-Jews in the middle ages
• PHL1010 Introduction to philosophy A
• PHL1020 Introduction to philosophy B
• RLT1010 Classical Christian spiritualities
• RLT1020 Modern Christian spiritualities

Second/Third-year level

• ANY2110/ANY3120 Magic, science and religion
• ANY2180/ANY3180 Witchcraft in the modern world
• ANY3250 The anthropology of witchcraft and sorcery
• ARY2250/ARY3250 Israel in the ancient near east: An archaeological perspective
• CLS3150 Belief and perception
• ENH2020/ENH3020 Heroes, lovers and monsters: The literary culture of medieval England
• ENH2340/ENH3340 Literature and the Christian tradition
• HSY2035/HSY3035 Heresy, persecution, identity: Confronting religious orthodoxies
• HSY2045/HSY3045 Decoding 'The Da Vinci Code': Histories behind the story
• HSY2105/HSY3105 Religion and genocide in 20th Century India (previously The Great Divide: religion and genocide in twentieth century India)
• HSY2140/HSY3140 Faith and power: Islam in history and society
• HSY2265/HSY3265 The world of the Bible: Text and context
• HSY2275/HSY3275 Islam: Principles, civilization, influence
• HSY2555/HSY3555 Australian Jewry: History and society
• HSY2560/HSY3560 Challenge and response: The course of modern Jewish history
• HSY2570/HSY3570 Modern Israel: History, politics and society (previously Modern Israel: vision and reality)
• HSY2580/HSY3580 The Holocaust
• HSY2595/HSY3595 Alexandria-Jerusalem-Rome
• HSY2600/HSY3600 Cults and the end of time: A history of millenarian discourse (previously Cults and the end of time: millennial belief, prophecy, progress and dissent)
• HSY2640/HSY3640 Christians, Jews and Muslims in the age of  crusades
• HSY2735/HSY3735 Myth and meaning in ancient worlds (previously RLT2190/RLT3190)
• HSY3690 Rome, the papacy and the world (previously Pagent and power : the Renaissance Papacy)
• JWC2030/JWC3030 Jewish law: Ancient, medieval, modern
• JWC2060/JWC3060 Exploring Judaism: Llaw, ethics and philosophy
• JWC2600/JWC3600 Israel in late antiquity
• JWC2620/JWC3620 Radical Rabbis: Literature, theology and imagination
• LIN2570/LIN3570 The analysis of discourse: Texts, narrative and society
• PHL2670 Philosophy of religion
• PHL2850/PHL3850 Topics in Indian philosophy
• PHL3880 Space, time and deity: Themes from Leibniz and Hume
• RLT2140/RLT3140 Principles of Christian theology
• RLT2160/RLT3160 Reforming theologies: Reforming societies
• RLT2170/RLT3170 Christian theology III: Grace and church
• RLT2180/RLT3180 Scripture, sacrament and society
• RLT2190/RLT3190 Myth and meaning in ancient worlds
• RLT2210/RLT3210 Starring God: Religion, myth and film
• RLT2470/RLT3470 The religious quest: Judaism, Christianity and Islam
• RLT2480/3RLT480 The religious quest: Eastern faith and illumination
• RLT3980 Thinking God - philosophical theology and postmodernity
• SCY2290/SCY3290 Spiritualities, faiths and religions: Society and the transcendent
• SHS2020/SHS3020 Jesus and the Jews
• VSA2520/VSA3520 Italian Renaissance art: Power, patronage and imagination

NOTE: Credit can also be given for units taken at the Catholic Theological College as well as for approved units taken at the Melbourne College of Divinity. The inclusion of such units will have to be approved by the board at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Theology on a case-by-case basis and students will have to submit an 'Application for complementary unit enrolment' form to the Coursework Office for each unit approved.

Contact details

Liisa Williams, Coursework officer
W605, West Wing, Menzies building, Clayton campus
Telephone +61 3 9905 2199
Email liisa.williams@arts.monash.edu.au

 

Social and community welfare - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland, Off-campus learning

Relevant courses

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)*
• 1712 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)*
• 1719 Bachelor of Behavioural Science*
• 1731 Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare (and associated double degrees)

* Minor only for students enrolled in these courses.

Social and community welfare is designed to provide students with an understanding of social issues as they relate to their personal, organisational and socio-political contexts. Students will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to equip them to work effectively in organisational and community contexts, and for bringing about change at personal, community, organisational and political levels.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first year sequence in social and community welfare consists of SCW1303 and SCW1304. Students undertaking a Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare must also complete SCW1302.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

The major is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare (and associated double degrees). Students complete a 66 credit point sequence chosen from the units listed below, including the full first-year sequence.

Units

First-year level

• SCW1303 Foundations of interpersonal practice
• SCW1304 Communications and counselling skills
• SCW1302 Governing inequality: Foundations of social welfare provision*

* Only for students undertaking the major.

Minor

Second-year level

Two of:

• SCW2303 Case management
• SCW2304 Community development
• SCW2311 Social issues and personal value

Major

Second/Third-year level

• SCW2303 Case management theory and practice
• SCW2304 Community development
• SCW2311 Social issues and personal values
• SCW3303 Insights into practice
• SCW3306 Field education and practice
• SCW3307 Human services management and practice
• SCW3310 Social policy

NOTE: Pre-2009 students - unit cancellations

SCW1305 (Constructive groups and teams) will be offered for the last time in 2009 by off-campus mode. SCW2312 (Welfare law rights and ethics) and SCW3304 (Paradigms of practice) are no longer offered.  If one or both of these units have not been completed, the options are as follows:

Replace:

• SCW2312 with one of: AIS2025, AIS2808, AIS2170 or SCY2811
• SCW3304 with a third-year arts elective.

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

 

Sociology - Faculty of Arts

This area of study is offered by two separate schools of the faculty - the School of Political and Social Inquiry at Caulfield and Clayton and the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences at Gippsland (including off-campus learning) - there are differences in the information, sequences and units offered in each school. Please see the separate entries for each of these schools below.

Offered by the School of Political and Social Inquiry

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2457 Diploma in Arts (Sociology)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The focus of sociological teaching and research is the study of industrial and post-industrial societies in a global context. It involves the investigation of diverse human groups, communities, institutions and organisations, and the networks of meaning and association that link individuals and groups to the broader social structures of such societies. The wide range of units available is designed to provide students with the opportunity to explore broad theoretical and methodological issues. Sociology employs both classical and contemporary perspectives and uses a diverse range of interpretive, analytical and research skills in order to develop a critical understanding of the social institutions and processes of industrial and post-industrial societies.

Introductory sociology introduces students to a variety of perspectives and substantive areas of sociology: socialisation, deviance, the family, sexualities and gender, industrialisation and globalisation, class and social inequality. In later years, sociological theories and methods are examined in greater detail. A wide range of electives are available: sexuality and gender; men and masculinity; families labour and intimacy, youth and social change; ethnicity and minority relations; population and migration; multiculturalism and globalisation; women and madness; social psychology; children and society; and sociological theory and sociological research (both qualitative and quantitative). Many of these substantive units give students an understanding of the diverse aspects of Australian culture in its global context.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first-year sequence consists of SCY1100 and SCY1200.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence in sociology normally consists of a first-year sequence in sociology and a minimum of 12 points at second year level.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from units listed below, and including at least one theory unit (see List A) and one research methods unit (see List B). Students are encouraged to take these core units in second year, but they may also be taken as third year units.

Students may choose a maximum of 12 points from the electives listed.

Units

List A: Theory options

• SCY2100/SCY3100 Social theory
• GND2010/GND3010 Contemporary feminist theory

List B: Methods options

• SCY2150/SCY3150 Sociological research
• SCY2261/SCY3261 Social research methods

First-year level

• SCY1100 Introduction to sociology
• SCY1200 Introduction to sociology

Second/Third-year level

• SCY2021/SCY3021 Media, communications and societies
• SCY2031/SCY3031 Sexuality, gender and social relations
• SCY2041/SCY3041 Multiculturalism, citizenship and identities
• SCY2070/SCY3070 Families, labour and intimacy
• SCY2100/SCY3100 Social theory
• SCY2121/SCY3121 Youth, culture and social change
• SCY2142/SCY3142 Sociology of education
• SCY2181/SCY3181 Sociology of prisons
• SCY2191/SCY3191 Deviance and social control
• SCY2251/SCY3251 Children and society
• SCY2261/SCY3261 Social research methods
• SCY2272/SCY3272 Sociology of popular music
• SCY2290/SCY3290 Spiritualities, faiths and religions: Society and the transcendent
• SCY2310/SCY3310 Population and migration
• SCY2400/SCY3400 Social psychology
• SCY2460/SCY3460 Men, masculinity and society
• SCY2470/SCY3470 Women, gender and society
• SCY2560/SCY3560 Work and social change
• SCY2570/SCY3570 Sociology by numbers: Introduction to data analysis
• SCY2651/SCY3651 The unconscious in social life
• SCY3150 Contemporary issues in socialogical research
• SCY3380 Women, psychiatry and madness (12 points)

Students may choose a maximum of 12 points from the following elective list:

• ANY2110/ANY3120 Magic, science and religion
• ANY2350/ANY3350 Questions of identity: Ethnicity, nationalism and globalisation
• ANY3480 The third world
• AUS2015/AUS3015 A world of sport
• BHS2490/BHS3490 The self and others: Identity and the experience of difference in the 21st century
• CRI2270/CRI3270 Victimology
• GND2010/GND3010 Contemporary feminist theory
• GND2030/GND3030 Gender, media and consumption
• GND2070 Rethinking global culture: Sex, race, consumption
• PLT2070/PLT3070 Ideas and power
• PLT2140/PLT3140 Progress and despair
• PLT2380/PLT3380 Gender and politics

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): room W1017, west wing, Menzies building
Telephone +61 3 9905 2443

Enquiries (Caulfield): room H5.31, building H
Telephone +61 3 9903 2378

Email psi@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/psi

 

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communication and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland, Off-campus learning

Relevant courses

• 2457 Diploma in Arts (Sociology)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 1712 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Sociology is the study of social life. Since all human behaviour is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organised crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the large-scale issues of global development and social change to the more immediate issues of everyday relationships within our family, friends and communities. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Its broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge makes sociology one of the most versatile and valuable university majors.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first-year sequence consists of SCY1801 and SCY1802.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from units listed below, and including the two first year core units, one research methods unit and two theory units.

NOTE: the core sociology offerings have been extended and redeveloped since 2003 - students who commenced prior to 2004 should contact staff in the sociology program to confirm what core units are required.

Units

Research methods

One of:

• SCY2815 Analysing social data
• SCY2816 Qualitative social research

Theory

Both of:

• SCY3815 Structure and analysis in sociology
• SCY3816 Interpretation and meaning in sociology

First-year level

• SCY1801 Sociological reflections on everyday life
• SCY1802 Global sociology

Second/Third-year level

• GSC3000 Applied social research
• SCY2801/SCY3801 Sociology of the family and generation
• SCY2802 Sociology of race and ethnic relations
• SCY2803/SCY3803 Sociology of children
• SCY2804/SCY3804 Work and technology
• SCY2805/SCY3805 Sociology of deviance
• SCY2806/SCY3806 Sociology of health and illness
• SCY2809/SCY3809 Environmental sociology
• SCY2811/SCY3811 Social Justice
• SCY2813/SCY3813 Globalisation and change in regional Australia
• SCY2814/SCY3814 Social movements and change
• SCY2815 Analysing social data
• SCY2816 Qualitative social research
• SCY2817 Quantitative social research
• SCY2818/SCY3818 Identity, gender and sexuality
• SCY3815 Structure and analysis in sociology
• SCY3816 Interpretation and meaning in sociology

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass

 

Spanish and Latin American studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2376 Diploma in Languages (Spanish)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Programs in Spanish and Latin American studies are suitable for students wishing to specialise in the discipline, and for those requiring a broad education in the humanities. Language study is a compulsory part of Spanish and Latin American studies and is designed to enable students to develop a high level of communicative competence (including specialised registers and translation skills). The study of Spanish and Latin American history and culture is conducted from first year in English. Optional units, covering Spain and Latin America are introduced from the second year in Spanish and aim to develop a critical awareness of fundamental areas of Spanish and Latin American studies including linguistics, literature, cultural theory and film. All programs develop writing and research skills appropriate to advanced independent study.

Non-Arts students

In some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should discuss with the managing faculty of their course:

1. whether they are allowed to include language units as part of their course
2. how many units/credit points they may or must study and at what year-level/s
3. select the appropriate language units to enrol in.

NOTE: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics have created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment

The Spanish and Latin American studies program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor.

Language Study Abroad program

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the Language Study Abroad Program in Spain or Latin America. The Spanish and Latin American studies program has exchange agreements with three universities (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, and Tec de Monterrey, Mexico). Students should contact the program coordinators as early as possible for further details on the units they may take abroad.

Students can choose to study an intensive language-culture course at an overseas institution in a Spanish and Latin American nation in Semesters one or two, or over summer. For detailed information see the Spanish and Latin American studies program.

NOTE: Depending on the teaching institution, Spanish and Latin American study abroad units may be CSP-liable or only available on a fee-paying basis. Students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study grants.

Students must obtain written approval from the Spanish and Latin American studies program before enrolling. For further details contact Marisa Cordella.

Teaching language requirements

Students who exit at level 10 (or equivalent elective) or above will be awarded an 'Advanced Spanish and Latin American major', students who exit below level 10 (or equivalent elective) will be awarded a 'Basic Spanish and Latin American major'. Students who intend to teach language will need to complete an advanced major with a proficiency level exit point of at least 10 (eg SPN3100).

Sequences

First-year sequence

A sequence is normally a first semester first-year level unit which is followed by a second semester first-year level unit in the same discipline.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units below.

Major sequences - choosing the right entry point for you

Students wishing to undertake Spanish and Latin American studies have the option of starting in one of three entry points. The following sequences are provided as guides only. There are several ways to structure a Spanish and Latin American studies major, however students wishing to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking study abroad units or because language acquisition results allow, must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Basic major sequences

Basic Spanish and Latin American major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of Spanish.

• SPN1010 Spanish studies 1
• SPN1020 Spanish studies 2
• SPN2030 Spanish studies 3
• SPN2040 Spanish studies 4
• SPN3050 Spanish studies 5
• SPN3060 Spanish studies 6
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Basic Spanish and Latin American major, entry point 2

For students who have completed VCE/HSC Spanish or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• SPN1030 Spanish studies 3
• SPN1040 Spanish studies 4
• SPN2050 Spanish studies 5
• SPN2060 Spanish studies 6
• SPN3070 Spanish studies 7
• SPN3080 Spanish studies 8
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced major sequences

Advanced Spanish and Latin American major, entry point 3

For students who have completed VCE/HSC Spanish or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• SPN1050 Spanish studies 5
• SPN1060 Spanish studies 6
• SPN2070 Spanish studies 7
• SPN2080 Spanish studies 8
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• three third year level electives from the list of electives below

Units

Language Study Abroad units

• SPN2310 Study abroad program (cannot be counted as part of a minor in Spanish)
• SPN3310 Study abroad program 3*
• SPN3311 Study abroad program 3A
• SPN3312 Study abroad program 3B

Elective units

• LLC3950 Literary theory and critical practice
• SPN2190 Individual option**
• SPN2280/SPN3280 Hispanic film
• SPN2290/SPN3290 Spanish linguistics in trading and communication
• SPN2950 History of the Spanish language
• SPN3250 Revolutions and literature in Spanish America***
• SPN3560 Culture and identity in Latin America
• SPN3630 Romanticism and realism in nineteenth-century Spanish literature***
• SPN3730 Dictatorship and democracy in contemporary Spanish fiction
• SPN3750 Civilisation and barbarism in Spanish American literature***
• SPN3770 Contesting cultures and identities in modern Spain
• SPN3850 The Spanish American 'Boom' of literature***
• SPN3910 Discourse and power in the media and politics of the Hispanic world
• SPN3930 Individual option

* Not offered from 2008.

** Cannot be counted as part of a minor sequence in Spanish if completed overseas.

*** Not offered from 2007.

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Ukrainian studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2378 Diploma in Languages (Ukrainian)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

The Mykola Zerov Centre for Ukrainian Studies offers Ukrainian in a beginners and an advanced stream. Both can be taken for one, two or three years. Students may achieve a minor or major in Ukrainian studies. Both streams feature composite units, which aim not only to develop students' competence in the written and spoken language, but also to introduce them to modern Ukrainian literature, culture and history, as well as the political life of the Ukraine today.

Non-Arts students

In some non-Arts courses students are able to take Arts electives and count them towards their course. Students who decide that they want to study a language as part of their non-Arts course should:

1. discuss with their home faculty whether they are allowed to include language units as part of their course
2. check with their home faculty how many units/credit points they can study and at what year-level
3. select the appropriate language units to enrol in.

NOTE: Because some students will be unable to study language as first-year level units, the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics has created second-year level codes to enable non-Arts students to complete the equivalent of a first-year sequence in their chosen language. Students wishing to enrol in these units, must discuss any future enrolment with the relevant language program before going any further.

Right of school to determine entry level and approve accelerated enrolment:

The Ukrainian Studies program convenor retains the right to determine the proper proficiency level for any particular student. Students are not permitted to accelerate their enrolment without first consulting the program convenor.

Language Study Abroad program

The centre has links to universities in L'viv and Kyiv and encourages students to take one semester of study in Ukraine. Students can choose to study an approved subject in Ukrainian at a foreign institution in semester one or two. For detailed information contact the Ukrainian studies program.

NOTE: Depending on the teaching institution, Ukrainian study abroad units may be CSP-liable or only available on a fee-paying basis. Students may be eligible to apply for Monash Abroad Study grants.

Sequences

First-year sequence

For students with little or no knowledge of Ukrainian a first-year sequence in Ukrainian Studies normally comprises:

• UKR1010 Ukrainian studies 1
• UKR1020 Ukrainian studies 2

For students with VCE in Ukrainian or an equivalent level of competence a first-year sequence normally comprises:

• UKR1050 Ukrainian studies 5
• UKR1060 Ukrainian studies 6

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from one of the following options:

• 24 points of core language units
• 18 points of core language units plus one second-year level elective chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major consisting of six core language units as listed below and also including two electives chosen from units listed below.

Students who exit at level 10 (UKR3100) will be awarded an 'Advanced Ukrainian major'. Students who exit below level 10 will be awarded a 'Basic Ukrainian major'.

There are several ways to structure your Ukrainian Studies major. Students who wish to accelerate through the proficiency levels either by taking Study Abroad units or because language acquisition results allow, must consult with the language program before enrolling.

Basic major sequence

Basic Ukrainian major, entry point 1

For students with little or no knowledge of Ukrainian.

• UKR1010 Ukrainian studies 1
• UKR1020 Ukrainian studies 2
• UKR2050 Ukrainian studies 5
• UKR2060 Ukrainian studies 6
• UKR3070 Ukrainian studies 7
• UKR3080 Ukrainian studies 8
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Advanced major sequence

Advanced Ukrainian major, entry point 2

For students who have completed VCE in Ukrainian or can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence.

• UKR1050 Ukrainian studies 5
• UKR1060 Ukrainian studies 6
• UKR2070 Ukrainian studies 7
• UKR2080 Ukrainian studies 8
• UKR3090 Ukrainian studies 9
• UKR3100 Ukrainian studies 10
• one second or third year level elective from the list of electives below
• one third year level elective from the list of electives below

Honours

At fourth-year level, students may enrol for honours in Ukrainian studies, or combined honours with another approved discipline.

Units

• UKR4000(A) Honours thesis Part 1
• UKR4000(B) Honours thesis Part 2
• UKR4090 Ukrainian studies 9
• UKR4100 Ukrainian studies 10

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl

 

Visual culture - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the Faculty of Art and Design with a number of units being taught by the Faculty of Arts

Campus availability: Caulfield, Clayton

Relevant courses

• 2458 Diploma in Arts (Visual Culture)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters

Students may complete single units, a major or minor in visual culture towards the core Arts component of their Bachelor of Arts degree or associated double degrees. Honours is also available.

Students wishing to undertake studio based units from the Faculty of Art and Design must obtain written approval from that faculty before enrolling in units.

Sequences

First year sequence

A first-year sequence in visual culture consists of VSA1000 (designed to provide a foundation for all subsequent studies in visual culture) and VSA1010.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence in visual culture consists of a first-year sequence (including VSA1000) followed by 12 points at second and/or third-year level chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major (including VSA1000) chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

Core

• VSA1000 Introduction to visual culture: Back to the future
• VSA1010 Contemporary visual culture

Second/Third-year level

Prerequisites: normally, entry into second and third-year level visual culture units is dependent on completion of appropriate first and/or second-year level units. However, in special circumstances, it may be possible for students who have completed appropriate equivalent studies to enter these units, with the approval of the discipline coordinator.

• AIS2045/AIS3045 Australian Indigenous art and design
• FRN2290/FRN3290 France on film (previously VSA2280/VSA3280)
• FRN2706/FRN3706 Representing Paris: Literature and visual culture
• ITA2260/ITA3260 Italy on film (previously VSA2260/VSA3260)
• TAD2030/TAD3030 Fashion, image, advertising 2A/3A (previously VSA2030/VSA3030)
• TAD2102/TAD3102 Perspectives on post-war practices 2A/3A
• TAD2130 Concept and creativity: The development of Italian art and design
• TAD2137/TAD3137 Photomedia in modern and contemporary art
• TAD2207/TAD3207 Popular culture and contemporary communication 2A/3A
• TAD2440/TAD3440 Camera-culture: From analogue to digital representation 2A/3A (previously VSA2440/VSA3440)
• TAD2460/TAD3460 Cyber culture: From digital to virtual representation 2A/3A (previously VSA2460/VSA3460)
• TAD2530/TAD3530 Baroque visual culture: From Caravaggio to Neo-Baroque 2A/3A (previously VSA2530/VSA3530)
• TAD2602/TAD3602 Critical practices
• VSA2230/VSA3230 Australian visual culture: Heidelberg to contemporary
• VSA2800/VSA3800 Colonial/postcolonial: Australian art and film
• VSA2820/VSA3820 Male trouble: Masculinities in visual culture

Whilst the following recommended elective unit does not count towards the visual culture major or minor, students may enhance their knowledge of visual culture by completing:

• TAD1102 Modernism and the avantgardes

Contact details

Dr John Gregory, Department of Theory of Art and Design, Faculty of Art and Design

Telephone +61 3 9903 4025 or +61 3 9903 1857

Email theory@artdes.monash.edu.au or John.Gregory@artdes.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu/ecps/visual-culture or http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au/theory

 

Writing - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communication and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland, Off-campus learning

Relevant courses

• 2460 Diploma in Arts (Writing)
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
• 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Communication) (and associated double degrees)
• 2396 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (and associated double degrees)
• 3904 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)/Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing

The writing major provides a sequence of units which enables students to gain an understanding of a range of writing practices in the context of media and communication studies, contemporary cultural theory, and analyses of literary and other media forms. Units in writing enable students to become familiar with different kinds of contemporary writing, especially prose forms, and to acquire detailed knowledge of a range of techniques associated with contemporary cultural production. Upper-level units provide students with the opportunity to reflect critically on their own writing practices while developing and applying skills and techniques though individual and collaborative projects. The emphasis through the major is on exploring the many forms and possibilities of writing by contextualising writing practice through reflection on a range of textual histories and cultural theories.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first year sequence in Writing consists of COM1010 and COM1020.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from the units listed below, and including WRT3421.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from the units listed below, and including core units COM1010, COM1020, ENH2407/ENH3407, WRT3421 and WRT3422.

Units

First-year level

• COM1010 Media studies
• COM1020 Introduction to communication studies

Second/Third-year level

Core units

• ENH2407/ENH3407 Authorship and writing (previously COM2407/COM3407)
• WRT3421 Writing techniques
• WRT3422 Writing experiments

Electives

• COM2408/COM3408 Screen theories and techniques
• COM2409/COM3409 Media texts
• ENH2401 English language and text
• ENH2402 Literature and history
• ENH2404/ENH3404 Popular writing and criticism (previously WRT2404/GSC3404)
• ENH2405/ENH3405 Contemporary fiction (previously WRT2405/GSC2405)
• HPL2506/HPL3506 Researching and writing community history (previously GSC2506/GSC3513)
• JRN2904/JRN3904 Editing for print media

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass