ARTS 1011 - Introductory Arts: Theory and Method

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

Despite their diversity, the contemporary Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) share an intellectual genealogy and a core set of methodologies and critical approaches. This course will introduce you to several of these, including feminism, postcolonialism, historical materialism, science and technology studies, and indigenous knowledges. It will situate the HUMSS disciplines in their longer-run historical contexts, exploring how events like the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and imperialism have shaped contemporary thought, and addressing critiques of these developments advanced by more recent scholars. This rigorous and systematic overview of the field will prepare you for your further studies whatever your major, while introducing you to the cohort of your fellow Arts Advanced students. The course will equip you with foundational academic skills in research and writing, and also serves as background and preparation for the third year Advanced Arts: Theory and Method course.

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Course Details

Course Code	ARTS 1011
Course	Introductory Arts: Theory and Method
Coordinating Unit	Arts, Business, Law and Economics Faculty Office
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange
Incompatible	ARTS 1008
Restrictions	Available to BA(Adv) students only
Assessment	Discussion boards, Scaffolded critical analyses, Research essay

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Benjamin Madden

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

1. Situate their own program of study in the context of the history and development of the Humanities and Social Sciences
2. Give an account of the broad forces shaping HUMSS thought between its emergence and today, including those of Indigenous and non-Western traditions
3. Recognise the contributions of HUMSS thinkers and paradigms to contemporary debates over identity
4. Make use of those paradigms in framing students’ own analyses and critiques, and develop these in discussion with peers
5. Organise content from a range of sources to aid knowledge retention as well as research and assessments
6. Find, evaluate, and incorporate pertinent scholarly sources
7. Present the results of research and critical analysis in the form of an academic essay

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)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	4, 6
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	4, 5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	5, 6, 7
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1, 2, 4, 5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

All required reading will be available through Course Readings on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

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Workload

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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.

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Submission

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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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