QCF180 Studies of Society 1

Unit Outline: College 1 2027, Kelvin Grove, Internal

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:

1. Identify and critically analyse the way personal identity is shaped by cultural and social contexts (CLO2)
2. Explain issues and viewpoints related to social investigations (CLO5)
3. Use academic language and structure to communicate ideas and information about identity, culture and society (CLO1, CLO3)
4. Describe concepts and ideas relating to the development of personal and interpersonal skills (CLO4, CLO5)

Content

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

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 assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.

The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.

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. This assessment task will be completed in class at the end of Week 9.

The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.

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.    

The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised as a research tool in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.

The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.

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.

Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, 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

QC08 Standard Foundation Program

1. Use academic language to suit the intended purpose and audience in written, oral and multimodal genres
   Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation
2. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness appropriate to collaborative and classroom contexts
   Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation
3. Model ethical and culturally responsible behaviour and self-regulated academic practice
   Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay
4. Apply academic, information and digital literacy skills appropriate to undergraduate study
   Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation

QC18 University Preparation Program

1. Use academic language to suit the intended purpose and audience in written, oral and multimodal genres
   Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation
2. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and cultural awareness appropriate to collaborative and classroom contexts
   Relates to: Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation
3. Model ethical and culturally responsible behaviour and self-regulated academic practice
   Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay
4. Apply academic, information and digital literacy skills appropriate to undergraduate study
   Relates to: Digital Story, Social Inquiry Essay, Oral Presentation