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ATS2302Introduction to Latin

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

This unit introduces students with little or no previous knowledge to classical Latin. You will steadily acquire a good grammatical overview of Latin, reinforced by the reading of adapted Latin texts, weekly grammar exercises and...

Semester 1Clayton

ATS1835Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge, freedom and the self

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

This unit provides an introduction to philosophical reflection on a range of issues relating to human nature. What do we know? Do we have free will? What is language? What is the nature of the self? Not only will you be introduced to a...

Semester 2CaulfieldClayton

ATS1057Introduction to Philosophy: The meaning of life

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

This unit is an introduction to moral philosophy. You will explore the meaningfulness of human life. We will examine questions such as: What makes life meaningful? Even if there is no big meaning of life, can we locate meaning in our...

Semester 1Semester 2CaulfieldClayton

ATS1071Introduction to politics

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit you will be introduced to the essential ideas in the study of politics by applying them to cases and controversies central to public debate and policymaking in a rapidly changing world. The unit will provide you with an...

Semester 1CaulfieldClayton

AMU1333Introduction to professional writing

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

In Introduction to Professional Writing , you will learn a range of genres in professional writing and respective conventions from campaign writing and basic journalism to business writing and so forth. You will first be taught the four...

Semester 2Malaysia

AMU1010Introduction to public relations

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

This unit will introduce you to the field of public relations. It will provide you with an understanding of the value of public relations to different types of organisations such as corporations, governments and not-for-profit entities as...

Semester 1Semester 2Malaysia

AMU1309Introduction to sexuality studies

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

This unit shows how sexuality is the primary analytical category across multidisciplinary fields of study in Asian and global contexts, e.g. culture or the Arts, media and communications, business or economy, education or pedagogy,...

Semester 2Malaysia

ATS1365Introduction to sociology

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

Sociology helps us make sense of the social world and our place within it. In this unit, you will learn to use key sociological concepts and ways of thinking to analyse real issues in contemporary life, examining how social structures and...

Semester 1CaulfieldClayton

AMU2010Introduction to Southeast Asian cultures and societies

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

You will develop the knowledge, skills and cultural awareness necessary to examine the historical, cultural, and contemporary complexities of Southeast Asian countries. You will embark on a focused exploration of Southeast Asian vibrant...

WinterMalaysia

ATS1304Introduction to television studies

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

Employing textual criticism, critical theory and media industries research, this unit will introduce you to a variety of approaches to the study of television. It will consider the phenomenon of television through a critical approach to...

Semester 2CaulfieldClayton

APG5875Introduction to translation studies

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Arts

Introductory core unit of the Master in Interpreting and Translation Studies (MITS). The unit will cover the key theoretical approaches which inform the interdisciplinary field of Translation Studies. Focus is on the development of...

Semester 1ClaytonSuzhou (SEU)

AMU1325Introduction to world politics and history

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

This unit emphasises the study of major political events and historical developments of the twentieth century as one route to understanding current world issues. Through lectures, class discussion and written work, you will explore how...

Semester 1Malaysia

ATS3081Investigation and intelligence

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit, you will explore the practices of criminal investigation and intelligence used in policing, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies. The first half explores how eyewitness testimony, investigative interviewing, and...

Semester 2Clayton

APG5642Investigative and data journalism

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Arts

This unit introduces you to a set of research and reporting approaches and techniques that enable in-depth investigation. The subject is designed to demonstrate a variety of practical research techniques, especially the use of public...

Semester 2Caulfield

ATS1945Issues in Australian politics and government

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit you will explore the politics, government and key issues that challenge the Australian liberal democratic state. You will undertake study of the key theoretical issues and debates in Australian politics and governance and...

Semester 2CaulfieldClayton

APG5400Issues in international communications

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Arts

This subject explores key issues arising from the rapid change, development and growth in international communications. It examines the impact of globalisation and shifts in production, distribution and consumption in international...

ATS2223Italian intermediate 1

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

The unit consist of two sections: Intermediate 1 Language (50%) and Culture (50%): Language: this unit extends the basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - through the use of contemporary written, aural and...

Semester 1ClaytonPrato

ATS2224Italian intermediate 2

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

The unit will consist of two sections: Intermediate 2 Language (50%) and Culture (50%). Language: extend on language acquisition through the use of contemporary written, aural and audio-visual materials representing selected situations and...

Semester 2ClaytonPrato

ATS1221Italian introductory 1

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

This unit consists of two sections: language and culture. In the language section, you will learn the basic language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing (Level A1 of the European language framework). In the culture section,...

Semester 1Clayton

ATS1222Italian introductory 2

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit you will consolidate and extend your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at level A1/A2 of the European language framework. You will also examine modern and contemporary Italy, through a focus on key economic,...

Semester 2Clayton