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Unit of Study CLST2002 - Australia, Asia and the World (2022)

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Unit description

Introduces students to Australia, Asia and the World through a study of the historical, cultural, social and political implications of Australia in a globally interconnected world. By developing their contextual awareness and cultural competency, students orient themselves as citizens of the world.

Unit content

Module 1: A citizen of the world

Module 2: Identity, values and cultural competence

Module 3: Legacies of colonialism: the world and Australia

Module 4: Globalisation, borders and the construction of Asia

Module 5: Asia in Australia: belonging and representation

Module 6: Australia in Asia: travel and storytelling

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Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
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Lismore
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Online
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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of the significance of identity and relevance of cultural competence through critical self-reflection

analyse historical developments in 'Asia' and the world that influence contemporary Australian society and culture

evaluate core issues and themes regarding the interconnections between Australia, Asia and the world

critically evaluate the media in relation to Australia and Asia

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Sobocinska, A, 2014, Visiting the Neighbours: Australians in Asia, NewSouth Publishing, UNSW Press, Australia. ISBN: 978-1742233895.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.