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Non-Award | CUR-UNR04 | 2024

Introduction to Humanities

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Get a snapshot of how people fit into the systems that govern the world. Mark the differences that set apart cultural beliefs, values and identity. Look to politics and the economy. Understand how these disparate elements help shape a society.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Start dates
27 May 2024,
25 Nov 2024,
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Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

Price from

$862

Upfront cost

$0

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Introduction to Humanities

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. illustrate the diverse and creative ways in which human activity is organised
    2. analyse the relationships between complex human systems
    3. examine the ways in which self and society are constructed
    4. explain the synergies and tensions between societal and individual freedoms and responsibilities.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

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