ARTS 1007 - The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ARTS 1007 Course The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement Coordinating Unit Arts Faculty Office Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact 3 hours per week Restrictions Students enrolled in Humanities and Social Sciences Programs Assessment Annotated Bibliography (10%), Research Essay (30%), Group Policy Report (30%), Group Conference presentation (20%), Participation (10%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Rachel Ankeny
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Understand the ways in which meaning is made through various representational forms, including language, film, art, and music 2 Comprehend the importance of cultural difference and diversity in interpreting representational forms 3 Recognise the nature of research and its relevance to the real world 4 Locate, access and evaluate information including both primary and secondary source material through the preparation of assessment tasks 5 Apply academic conventions in assessment tasks, including principles of intellectual honesty and respect 6 Use technologies appropriate to the university learning environment 7 Analyse contemporary issues central to the Humanities and Social Sciences 8 Operate effectively in small groups in the discovery of knowledge, and in the preparation and presentation of research based on that discovery 9 Communicate coherent, evidence-based arguments in written and spoken forms University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5, 8, 9 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
To be announced.Recommended Resources
To be announced.Online Learning
Additional course-related material will be available through MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures introduce students to a range of the ‘Big’ Questions that preoccupy, stimulate and engage the Humanities and Social Sciences, and familiarise students with disciplinary and interdisciplinary ways of approaching them. Seminars will develop academic literacies and research skills, and provide a forum in which to share research findings and review assessment tasks.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Students will commit the equivalent of 156 hours per semester to study in this course.
Learning Activities Summary
The main focus of the course is the process of intellectual discovery in its own right as students progress through the following segmented and interconnected stages of research: search and select; investigate; synthesise and evaluate; report.Specific Course Requirements
To be announced.Small Group Discovery Experience
Small Group Discovery Experiences will occur over the course of the semester and will centre on the identification and investigation of a problem, and the synthesis and critical evaluation of information related to it. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Provisional. Assessment may include blended learning assignments, structured learning and/or collaborative activities, essay(s), oral presentation, annotated bibliography.Assessment Related Requirements
To be announced.Assessment Detail
Assessment details are to be announced.
Submission
Assessment submission is to be undertaken in the form prescribed in any instructions issued for individual assessment items. Provisionally and for example, submission formats may include: in class presentations and/or discussions; online submission of written and other work; hard copy submission of written work to a prescribed place; completing a quiz. This is not an exhaustive list.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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