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SLCS4501: Area Studies and Social Theory
2024 unit information
This unit critically examines a range of theoretical and methodological issues relevant to the study of language, history, society and culture within a broad Area Studies framework. It facilitates reflective engagement on a variety of conceptual approaches and frameworks and enables the acquisition of the theoretical skills required to complete an extended research project at a methodologically sophisticated level.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Languages and Cultures
| Code | SLCS4501 |
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| Academic unit | Languages and Cultures |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Analyse theoretical arguments and demonstrate their application across different disciplines, languages and cultures
- LO2. Critically evaluate the works of important scholars in the relevant fields
- LO3. Apply appropriate professional and ethical standards to academic research and inquiry
- LO4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral form by using appropriate presentation techniques
- LO5. Demonstrate the capability to construct and defend valid arguments employing a range of methods
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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