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APG5136Mindfulness for workplace wellbeing and productivity

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Arts

This unit will introduce the theory and practice of mindfulness, allowing you to engage in individual practice for both personal and professional benefit through improved wellbeing, productivity and effectiveness. You will explore...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

ATS2625Mobile worlds: Borders, displacement and belonging

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit, you will explore socially and culturally diverse forms of human movement, mobility and migrant experience. This includes colonial settlers, permanent voluntary migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and displaced peoples, and...

Semester 1CaulfieldClayton

ATS3079Modern China: From the Middle Kingdom to Mao and beyond

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit, you will learn the fundamentals of Chinese history since the First Opium War (1839-42), covering the nearly two centuries that have shaped the headline grabbing nation underpinning the global economy today. You will examine...

Semester 1Clayton

ATS2620Modern Japan: From Samurai to Pokemon

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit, you will explore the history of Japan and East Asia via an examination of Japan’s final samurai-dominated shogunate, the Tokugawa (1603-1868), and the expansionist Empire of Japan (1868-1947), and its post-WWII...

Semester 2Clayton

ATS3719Modern political thought

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Arts

Modern political theorists grapple with significant political and social transformations such as capitalism, bureaucratisation, rationalisation and globalisation. They diagnose various 'pathologies' they fear might result from these...

Semester 1Clayton

ATS2882Monash Arts Malaysia: Global city Asia

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

Drawing from the wide range of disciplines offered by the Faculty of Arts, Monash Arts Malaysia: Global city Asia uses contemporary Malaysian society as a gateway to understanding the challenges and opportunities occasioned by urbanisation...

Malaysia

ATS2881Monash Arts Prato: Discovering Europe

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

Drawing from the wide range of disciplines offered by the Faculty of Arts, the Arts Italy Intensive offers you the opportunity to learn and experience the culture, history, language, society and landscape of one of the most influential...

Prato

APG5980Monash-Warwick University research thesis

UnitLevel 5|24 credit points|Arts

Under the supervision of suitable academic staff, you will conduct independent research on an appropriate topic. The research process results in the submission of a research thesis.

Semester 2Caulfield

ATS2202Monsters in popular culture

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit, you will examine monsters such as vampires, zombies and demons in text and on screen. Using a comparative lens, you will investigate how the figures of these fictional creatures have been continuously re-adapted in popular...

Semester 2CaulfieldClayton

ATS1081Multicultural and multilingual society: Perspectives and practices

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit you will explore the development and dynamics of multicultural and multilingual societies in Australia and global contexts. You will examine key dimensions including migrant communities, cultural identity formation, government...

Semester 1Clayton

ATS1346Music across place

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

Through the study of selected musics from around the world, this unit explores the ways in which culture shapes the philosophies, techniques, organising principles and concepts of musical performance. By analysing performers, audiences,...

Semester 2Clayton

ATS1345Music across time

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Arts

This unit explores the historical conditions under which music was created and the purposes it served for composers, performers, patrons and the public. The unit utilises critical readings of historical and biographical texts in...

Semester 1Clayton

ATS2297Musical theatre 2: Creation and performance

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

The unit provides you with deep engagement and insight into the creation of a new work of musical theatre, from exploratory workshops to public showing. You work with industry professionals and staff members to gain skills in writing,...

ATS4834Music and performance honours project

UnitLevel 4|12 credit points|Arts

The unit enables you to undertake an in-depth research project on a particular topic in music under the direct supervision of a School of Music staff member.

Semester 2Clayton

ATS4451Music and performance honours research A

UnitLevel 4|12 credit points|Arts

Under the supervision of an academic staff member, you will develop, and commence the implementation and reporting of, a research thesis or research creative object on an approved topic of your own devising. This unit is followed by...

Semester 1Clayton

ATS4452Music and performance honours research B

UnitLevel 4|12 credit points|Arts

Under the supervision of an academic staff member, you will implement and report on a research thesis or research creative object commenced in the unit ATS4451 Music honours research A on an approved topic of your own devising.

Semester 2Clayton

ATS3252Music cities

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Arts

This unit examines the concept of the music city, and the industrial, cultural and social relationships between cities and the music industries. Located in the music city of Melbourne, you engage with the cities’ recording, live music,...

Semester 1CaulfieldClayton

ATS3820Music ensemble direction and leadership

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Arts

You will learn fundamental ensemble leadership techniques, including basic beat patterns, communication and organisational skills required by an ensemble director. You will be required to propose a program of works to be arranged and/or...

Semester 2Clayton

ATS2331Music in culture study tour

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit you will explore the study of music in different cultural contexts. You will investigate culturally-specific approaches to performance, composition, music technology and ethnomusicology/musicology in their environments. You...

Summer AClayton

ATS3331Music in culture study tour

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Arts

In this unit you will explore the study of music in different cultural contexts. You will investigate culturally-specific approaches to performance, composition, music technology and ethnomusicology/musicology in their environments. You...

Summer AClayton