Contemporary Australia (AUST1000)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities Arts Social Science
School
Communication & Arts School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Seminar 2 Hours/ Week
Incompatible
AUST6100
Restricted
Course offering may be cancelled unless a minimum of 20 students enrol.
Assessment methods
Weekly quizzes
Media piece and letters
Exhibition Concept and Rationale
Course enquiries
Doctor Samantha Lindop (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Course description
This course explores key issues and debates in understanding Australia as a nation, a culture and a society. Topics examine the forces shaping contemporary Australia and their historical context. The course is designed for both local and international students. AUST1000 is an interdisciplinary course, just as Australian Studies is an interdisciplinary field. Students will be introduced to recent developments in the fields of media/cultural studies, literature, history, politics, Indigenous studies and gender studies. A range of cultural texts including film, television, print media and advertisements will be used to develop the key concepts of the course.
