Undergraduate - UnitATS1260 - Sport and society in Australia

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	National Centre For Australian Studies
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr David Dunstan

Notes

Previously coded AUS1070

Synopsis

A study of sport in contemporary Australia and a study of Australian society and values through an investigation of sport. Includes the origins of popular mainstream codes such as Australian Rules football (including possible Gaelic and Aboriginal origins), rugby, tennis, boxing, racing, swimming and cricket. Further topics include the commercialisation of sport, the politics and professionalisation of sport, sport and the construction of national identity. Institutions and events studied include the Australian Football League, Soccer Australia, the World Cup, the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games and the AIS. Wider issues studied include gender, race and ethnicity in sport, sport and the media.

Outcomes

Students can expect to: demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of contemporary sporting practices; key issues in the study of sport in Australia today and of sport's contribution to Australian national identity. Students will further demonstrate the ability to: critically evaluate topical debates dealing with sport; conduct independent research and group research and communicate findings; engage in independent and critical thinking, written analysis and communication.

Assessment

On-campus:
Assignment (2000 words): 40%
Class presentation (1000 words): 20%
Short report working in groups (500 words): 10%
Tutorial and field trip participation: 10%
Class test (1000 words): 20%
A fieldwork excursion is included in the program

Chief examiner(s)

Dr David Dunstan

Contact hours

Three hours per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Australian studies