units
ATS2631
Faculty of Arts
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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSLRefer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Notes Previously coded INT2095 SynopsisTravel is essential in modern life, yet we rarely pause to think about the role of travel over time and the way in which travel and travellers have shaped our world. This unit examines the history and impact of global travel from earliest times until the present, concluding with questions about the future of travel. Lectures will develop a number of key themes which will be explored in detail in tutorials through the examination of specific examples and case studies. These themes will have an international focus and will include exploration, cultural encounter, pilgrimage, migration, technology, tourism and mass travel, travel imagery and writing and the environmental impact of travel. ObjectivesStudents successfully completing ATS2631 will be expected to demonstrate:
Assessment
Verified Class Participation: 30% Chief examiner(s)Contact hours1 one-hour lecture and 1 one-hour tutorial per week for 11 weeks This unit applies to the following area(s) of studyProhibitions |