Non-Award MUR-UPP003-2023

Knowledge in Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts

From

$400 $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Start dates

31 Jul 2023

This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students would be able to:

Apply university study skills such as note-taking, researching literature, referencing, and critically evaluating academic argument
Communicate ideas, theories, and analysis orally and in writing with adherence to academic conventions
Conceptual understandings of knowledge in the social sciences, arts and humanities
Demonstrated understanding and application of the purposes and processes of social change
Apply a range of independent and collaborative learning skills such as time management, self-regulation, social and emotional learning, effective communication, and teamwork.

Topics covered

- In Knowledge in the Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, we build on academic skills and disciplinary concepts. Rather than studying specific subjects, students will be asked to explore an area of interest under the theme of ‘Social Change’. This broad scope gives students the opportunity to explore their passions (anything from pop-culture to genetic engineering and everything in between!) while at the same time developing strong academic foundations for their future studies. They will also learn how to express these ideas in writing, develop well-researched arguments and think critically about the world around them. The style of the course activates students to develop confidence and become independent learners in a supportive environment.

Entry requirements

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:

MUR-UPP001-Introduction to Uni Culture

and

MUR-UPP002-Divide and Conquer: Navigating Numeracy in Uni Culture

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This unit consists of a series of engaging topics which introduce students to knowledge in the social sciences, humanities and arts. Students explore the concept of social change, building on academic skills such as critical reading, analysis, essay writing and referencing.

Assessments

Mini Quizzes (10%)
Participation (10%)
Essay and Essay Plan (40%)
Journal and Oral Presentation (30%)
Summary, Paraphrase and Critical Analysis (10%)

Textbooks

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