Knowledge in the Social Sciences: Understanding Social Change

• • Study skills

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-EQU081-Learning Uni Style

Others

English competence as per Murdoch University policy is a prerequisite requirement of this subject.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Need ability to record video and voice (this can be the inbuilt camera and microphone of their computer).

Knowledge in the Social Sciences: Understanding Social Change is the second subject in the FlexiTrack preparation course that qualifies you to apply directly for any undergraduate degree at Murdoch University that has an indicative ATAR of 70 or less. This subject consists of a series of engaging topics which introduce students to knowledge in the social sciences, exploring the concept of social change, building on academic skills such as critical reading, analysis, essay writing and referencing.

Please Note: This subject is only available for Domestic Students.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

• Summary and Critical Analysis (30%)
• Fishbone Essay Plan (5%)
• Critical Essay - social change agents (1250 words) (25%)
• Reflective Blog (0%)
• Module Reflective Video Learning Journal (5 minutes in total) (30%)
• Multiple Choice Mini Quizzes (10%)

Current study term: 19 Sep 21 to 26 Nov 21

Next study term: 13 Feb 22 to 22 Apr 22