ATS3399 The politics of identity
Faculty of Arts
ATS3399 The politics of identity is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS3399
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3399
No unit lists ATS3399 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS2399
Overview
In this unit you will examine the politics of identity: how identities are formed, perceived and politicised, and how identity-related claims shape power, belonging and conflict in modern politics. It traces the historical emergence of identity-based political mobilisation and the conditions through which social identities became bases for collective action, representation and contestation. Across a range of contexts, you will explore how identities are constructed, perceived and mobilised in political life, and how identity-related claims influence political behaviour, institutions and public debate. In doing so, you will be equipped to critically analyse identity-related political arguments, strategies and outcomes.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation15%
- EssayWritten30%
- Reflective writingWritten35%
- In-class participation activityExercise10%
- Analytical exerciseExercise10%
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
develop critical thinking skills in a variety of political, social and cultural theories on the nature of identity and human relationships at the start of the 21st century;
- 2
develop detailed and extensive research skills for gathering knowledge about identity in the 21st century, and apply these skills in a group work assessment context;
- 3
identify, explore and make judgments in finding innovative solutions to research problems related to the concepts learned in this unit;
- 4
critically use this literature to communicate perceptively and effectively in oral and written form, and in a logical, coherent and analytical manner about concepts learned in this unit.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based 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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit will provide you with opportunities to work with peers in groups and pairs in class. You will have interactive discussions to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topic, and reinforce your learning.
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.
Where it fits
ATS3399 is part of 7 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
- BHST-MAJMajor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsBehavioural studiesNo reviews yet
- BHST-MINMinor, Level 2 or 3 elective unitBehavioural studiesNo reviews yet
- ITRL-MAJMajor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsInternational relationsNo reviews yet
- ITRL-MINMinor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsInternational relationsNo reviews yet
- PLTC-MAJMajor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsPoliticsNo reviews yet
- PLTC-MINMinor, Level 2 and 3 elective unitsPoliticsNo reviews yet
- PLTG-USPECSpecialisation, Level 3 capstone unitsPolitics and governanceNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Benjamin Moffitt
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Benjamin Moffitt
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3399?
ATS3399 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3399 offered?
In 2027, ATS3399 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS3399?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3399 have an exam?
No. ATS3399 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3399?
ATS3399 is part of Behavioural studies; International relations; Politics; and Politics and governance.