ATS2086 Global agency and collective action
Faculty of Arts
ATS2086 Global agency and collective action is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS1020 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS2086
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2086
1 unit list ATS2086 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in the following courses: A2001, A2015, B2006, L3009 or S2003
Overview
In this unit you will build on the work of level 1 Global Studies units by turning to the role of individual and collective agency in social change across a number of local and global issues. You will examine how the categories of gender, race and class structure the world and our lives, and ways different groups have resisted and reframed them. You will gain a deep understanding of collective action and approaches adopted by different social movements, particularly feminist, anti-racist and anti-capitalist movements, in a range of historical, linguistic, cultural, and geographical settings. You will develop the skills necessary to critically engage with and synthesise a range of interdisciplinary sources and practical approaches to social change through tutorial activities and individual and group assessments.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Reflective writingWritten25%
- Multimedia presentationPresentation30%
- Critical investigationProject45%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
analyse and reflect on how social categories structure everyday life;
- 2
evaluate individual, community, grassroots and activist responses to inequalities based on gender, race and class;
- 3
identify and critique the logistics, methods, and processes involved in driving social change within local and global contexts;
- 4
critically evaluate and reflect on the role of agency in social change;
- 5
apply skills in collaborative, independent and interdisciplinary research;
- 6
collaborate effectively with peers in the evaluation, creation and communication of social movements in various formats.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but students need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit will provide you with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. They will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Frances Egan
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Frances Egan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2086?
You need ATS1020 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2086?
ATS2086 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including ATS3111.
When is ATS2086 offered?
In 2027, ATS2086 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2086?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2086 have an exam?
No. ATS2086 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.