QCF180 Studies of Society 1
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| Unit code: | QCF180 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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Unit Outline: College 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | QCF180 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Aleea Monsour | at.monsour@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Throughout this unit you will reflect on identity as a construct which will enable you to find similarity in your own diverse identities. The unit will address the impact of the past in Australian history (through a truth telling process) and explore the implications of history on identity building. The unit will focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and critically analyse the way personal identity is shaped by cultural and social contexts (CLO2)
- Explain issues and viewpoints related to social investigations (CLO5)
- Use academic language and structure to communicate ideas and information about identity, culture and society (CLO1, CLO3)
- Describe concepts and ideas relating to the development of personal and interpersonal skills (CLO4, CLO5)
Content
Module 1: Identity as a social and cultural construct
Personal identity, material culture
Module 2: Intersectionality
Social construction of knowledge/history and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Module 3: Australian identity
Australian history and contemporary society
Learning Approaches
QCF180 Studies of Society recognises that knowledge of society is constantly expanding and changing and as such adopts a guided inquiry approach to learning. In so doing, the focus is the development of your investigative and thinking skills which contribute to your ability to formulate ideas, make judgements and reach conclusions. Each module of the unit is designed to develop your understanding of identity, culture and society. Knowledge and understanding will be enabled through a thorough exploration of different perspectives, communicated through a variety of texts. Multimodal task response, research and analysis, communication and collaboration are key elements of this unit. This unit makes use of learning activities which encourage you to take responsibility for your own learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Modification to assessment may be required based on mode of study.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Digital Story
You will create a digital story using video editing or other software of your choice, in which you consider your own identity and culture in relation to these artefacts.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Social Inquiry Essay
Using an example of an oral history record you will examine how community constructions of knowledge deepen understanding of culture, interpersonal relationships and society.
Weightings
Part A - Inquiry framework - 10%
Part B - Essay - 30%
Word Limit
Part A - 1 - 2 pages
Part B - 800-1000 words
Due date
Week 8 - Part A: Inquiry Framework
Week 10 - Part B: Case Study
Both parts are considered assignments for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Oral Presentation
In this task, you will prepare and present an oral presentation on a topic provided by your teacher. Your presentation should follow the structure taught in this subject.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.QC08 Standard Foundation Program
- Use academic language to suit the intended purpose and audience in written, oral and multimodal genres
Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation - Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness appropriate to collaborative and classroom contexts
Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation - Model ethical and culturally responsible behaviour and self-regulated academic practice
Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay - Apply academic, information and digital literacy skills appropriate to undergraduate study
Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation
QC18 University Preparation Program
- Use academic language to suit the intended purpose and audience in written, oral and multimodal genres
Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation - Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness appropriate to collaborative and classroom contexts
Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation - Model ethical and culturally responsible behaviour and self-regulated academic practice
Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay - Apply academic, information and digital literacy skills appropriate to undergraduate study
Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation
Unit Outline: College 2 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | QCF180 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Aleea Monsour | at.monsour@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Throughout this unit you will reflect on identity as a construct which will enable you to find similarity in your own diverse identities. The unit will address the impact of the past in Australian history (through a truth telling process) and explore the implications of history on identity building. The unit will focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and critically analyse the way personal identity is shaped by cultural and social contexts (CLO2)
- Explain issues and viewpoints related to social investigations (CLO5)
- Use academic language and structure to communicate ideas and information about identity, culture and society (CLO1, CLO3)
- Describe concepts and ideas relating to the development of personal and interpersonal skills (CLO4, CLO5)
Content
Module 1: Identity as a social and cultural construct
Personal identity, material culture
Module 2: Intersectionality
Social construction of knowledge/history and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Module 3: Australian identity
Australian history and contemporary society
Learning Approaches
QCF180 Studies of Society recognises that knowledge of society is constantly expanding and changing and as such adopts a guided inquiry approach to learning. In so doing, the focus is the development of your investigative and thinking skills which contribute to your ability to formulate ideas, make judgements and reach conclusions. Each module of the unit is designed to develop your understanding of identity, culture and society. Knowledge and understanding will be enabled through a thorough exploration of different perspectives, communicated through a variety of texts. Multimodal task response, research and analysis, communication and collaboration are key elements of this unit. This unit makes use of learning activities which encourage you to take responsibility for your own learning.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, personal consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Modification to assessment may be required based on mode of study.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Digital Story
You will create a digital story using video editing or other software of your choice, in which you consider your own identity and culture in relation to these artefacts.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Social Inquiry Essay
Using an example of an oral history record you will examine how community constructions of knowledge deepen understanding of culture, interpersonal relationships and society.
Weightings
Part A - Inquiry framework - 10%
Part B - Essay - 30%
Word Limit
Part A - 1 - 2 pages
Part B - 800-1000 words
Due date
Week 8 - Part A: Inquiry Framework
Week 10 - Part B: Case Study
Both parts are considered assignments for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Oral Presentation
In this task, you will prepare and present an oral presentation on a topic provided by your teacher. Your presentation should follow the structure taught in this subject.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.QC08 Standard Foundation Program
- Use academic language to suit the intended purpose and audience in written, oral and multimodal genres
Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation - Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness appropriate to collaborative and classroom contexts
Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation - Model ethical and culturally responsible behaviour and self-regulated academic practice
Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay - Apply academic, information and digital literacy skills appropriate to undergraduate study
Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation
QC18 University Preparation Program
- Use academic language to suit the intended purpose and audience in written, oral and multimodal genres
Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation - Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness appropriate to collaborative and classroom contexts
Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation - Model ethical and culturally responsible behaviour and self-regulated academic practice
Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay - Apply academic, information and digital literacy skills appropriate to undergraduate study
Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation