UOW Arts Undergraduate Booklet

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2 OUR FACULTY 4 FIVE REASONS TO STUDY ARTS AT UOW 6 ENHANCE YOUR STUDY 10 OUR GRADUATES GET THE JOBS 14 STUDY OPTIONS

Welcome On behalf of the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Faculty of Arts, I am pleased to invite you to learn more about our exciting programs in humanities and social sciences.

At the Faculty of Arts, we offer a supportive environment in which you can explore your interests and prepare for the global workplace. Our main undergraduate programs—the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies and the Bachelor of International Studies—combine the study of traditional disciplines with a focus on professional skills and graduate qualities. In short, our graduates get jobs.

You will leave UOW with an enviable mix of flexibility and intellectual curiosity. All our programs provide opportunities to choose from a variety of subjects and disciplines, and our popular double degrees allow students to combine programs from Arts with the offerings of other faculties.

Our researchers, who have received national and international acclaim for their work in areas such as philosophy, history, literature, media and communication and cultural studies, share their love of learning with students and have inspired many like you to pursue their studies beyond their first degree.

We also make it our priority to incorporate an international outlook into everything we do: from our extensive foreign language program, expertise in Asia – Pacific politics and cultures to our focus on transnational literary traditions.

Please take some time to familiarise yourself with our faculty and to consider joining us as we work together to ensure that you receive the very best an Arts education can provide.

Inside this guide, you will find information on our degree programs, hear directly from students and staff members and learn about where an Arts degree can take you.

Professor Wenche Ommundsen

Dean, Faculty of Arts

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what we do connect: our faculty

Our degrees focus on the development of highly adaptable skills and a broad base of knowledge.

We teach the critical skills that employers want, such as reading and understanding, analysing and evaluating, independent thinking and working, problem-solving and communication skills.

In contrast to programs such as engineering or education, which are geared toward particular professions, Arts programs don’t train students for specific jobs. Instead, Arts programs focus on highly adaptable general skills and broad knowledge. Employers in all fields look for employees who can see the ‘big picture,’ work collaboratively, and speak and write effectively. Arts graduates are highly valued by employers, who praise them for their versatility and worldliness.

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Five reasons to study ARTS at UOW Arts at UOW connects you with people, programs and technology to enhance your learning experience.

1. Learn From the Best

4. An Active Arts Community

UOW has a history of success in the Australian Learning and Teaching Council’s annual awards for excellence in teaching, with our teachers earning seven of a maximum ten individual staff citations in 2010. The academic staff who teach you aren’t just teachers, they are also engaged in their fields: writing books; editing journals; and they hold positions on international forums and are often leading experts in their fields.

The Faculty of Arts Staff and Student Association (FASSA) is a community of students and staff across the diverse range of subjects within Faculty of Arts. FASSA will put you at the heart of university life. You will feel a part of the Faculty of Arts through our regular academic, cultural and social events. We provide fantastic opportunities to make friends and engage with faculty staff in an informal setting. FASSA will help you build strong links with employers and our alumni as well as improve your career opportunities. Being a member of FASSA is a great way to network and keep in touch with what’s happening in Arts.

2. Flexibility There are many ways in which you can tailor your degree. You can choose to study two major study areas from the Bachelor of Arts, such as politics and history or, can opt to combine an Arts major with a major study area from another faculty, such as philosophy with psychology or science and technology studies with human geography.*

3. Peer-2-Peer Mentoring The UOW Faculty of Arts is the only NSW Arts faculty to provide first-year students with a compulsory peer mentor scheme. This means your transition to University life will be a much more supported and enjoyable one. The program puts you in touch with high performing fellow undergraduates in their second or third year who are able to guide you through the first weeks of session.

With a mentor to help you through some of the procedural challenges of tertiary education, you can focus on getting a flying start to your university experience.

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5. An International Outlook We make it our priority to incorporate an international outlook into everything we do—from our extensive foreign language program, our expertise in Asia – Pacific politics and cultures, our focus on transnational literary traditions, world history and inter-cultural communication, to our encouragement and support of student exchange programs in collaboration with universities throughout the world. *Don’t forget, you can also combine two degrees and graduate with a double degree. This takes between four-and-a-half to five years to complete.

WHO YOU WILL LEARN FROM

Dr John Kwok Tutor, School of History and Politics

John started at UOW as a student because it offered him the opportunity to pursue his passion for history. The flexibility of the degree and the reputation of UOW were also key.

“At the time UOW was climbing up the rankings and was positioning itself as a reputable university in Australia and internationally,” he explained. “A decade later, UOW is widely recognised, even in my home country Singapore, and widely acknowledged as a reputable university.”

Working as a tutor since gaining his doctorate, John has been able to share his passion for history with his students. “The job gives me the opportunity to engage with students in class, and encourages me to deliver the content in the subject in interesting ways. I listen to the students’ class presentations, give constructive comments, and encourage other students to participate in class discussions that follow. It can be tempting at times to jump in and offer my point of view but that will only indirectly tell the students that their views may not be ‘correct’.

Instead I steer the class discussions for them to arrive at their own informed conclusions. It is often good to see students debate topics amongst themselves and sometimes reach conclusions that they have not considered before.”

According to John, the best thing about his tutoring job is receiving positive feedback from students. “I often receive feedback from students commending my teaching. It’s a personal achievement to know that my teaching has had a positive impact on them.”

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ENHANCE YOUR STUDY We value independent thinkers and learners. At UOW, you’ll have the chance to take your studies as far as you want to go—even if that’s the other side of the world.

Language Centre

International EXCHANGE

The Language Centre in the Faculty of Arts provides students with a world-class learning experience. The Centre is equipped with the latest technologies for language teaching and students have access to authentic up-to-the-minute linguistic and cultural information. Staff have extensive experience in the use of state of the art learning equipment such as interactive whiteboards, technology assisted language learning and self-testing software for grammar to check understanding of content.

UOW offers an extensive International Exchange program where you get the chance to study for a semester or a year at some of the finest institutions in the world. If you study four subjects overseas, you can even earn an International Studies minor as a part of your degree.

The Centre brings a wide range of multimedia and web based resources into the classroom both for language acquisition and to enhance cultural knowledge, and staff and students draw on audio visual teaching resources, an independent study lab and Skype chat and vision to communicate using the target language with students in other countries. Students get to practice their new language with native speakers who are also studying at university.

The Language Centre’s offerings also make a major contribution to internationalising the curriculum in the Faculty of Arts and at UOW through its language and cultural subjects, an emphasis on cross-cultural communication and by preparing students for study, fieldwork or employment overseas. For full details of the languages on offer, see the Bachelor of Arts.

The International Exchange program offers travel grants from $1,500 to $5,000 each session to help make studying overseas more affordable. These awards are based on academic merit and vary depending on the host university.

Countries you can go to on Exchange include: Asia – Pacific: Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and New Caledonia Europe: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom North America: Canada and the USA Latin America: Mexico Utrecht Network: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom For more information, see www.uow.edu.au/student/exchange

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ENHANCE YOUR STUDY

INTERNSHIPS

Scholarships

The Arts Faculty internship program provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired at university in a workplace setting.

Arts students can access a number of scholarships and internships, and they aren’t exclusively for academic high performers. They may encourage or reward passion in a particular field, or help make study accessible to students who face difficulties.

Students who do internships whilst undertaking their studies are better prepared for life after university and are able to more effectively make a valuable contribution to the companies and businesses that they join. Students benefit from our internship programs because they: develop a greater understanding of their own unique qualities build confidence in themselves and develop the skills to be able to more successfully take part in interviews understand how to differentiate themselves from other graduates and job seekers develop strategies that will help them achieve the goals they wish to achieve build an appreciation of which industry is the right fit for them become more visible to recruiters link workplace experiences and career aspirations get an edge on competitive recruitment in the jobs market Possible internship opportunities include: Australian Consulate-General New York Internship Program Junior Professional Fellows Program, United Nations University, New York Office The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP) Uni–Capitol Washington Internship Program Illawarra Illawarra Mercury Internships UOWTV Plus internships pre-arranged by the Faculty in local business, government and non-government organisations

UOW Undergraduate Scholarships Amount: $12,000 to $20,000 over the minimum duration of the undergraduate degree ($4,000 per year).

Number available: Three per faculty

UOW Double Degree Scholarships Amount: Up to $24,000 over the minimum duration of the undergraduate double degree ($4,000 per year) Number available: Two

Academic Excellence Regional Scholarships Amount: $3,000 for one year | Number available: Maximum of 100

UOW Equity Scholarships Amount: $3,000 for one year | Number available: Maximum of 10

UOW Mature Age Scholarship (for students aged 21 years or older) Amount: $1,000 per year for the minimum duration of the degree Number available: Two per campus: Wollongong, Shoalhaven, Batemans Bay, Bega, Southern Sydney, Southern Highlands

Campus Chapter Alumni Scholarship Amount: $6,000 over three years | Number available: One

Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS) Amount: From $2,000 per year for up to four years Number available: Varies

Community Sponsored Scholarships Amount: $500–$3,000 for one year, or $500–$1,000 per year for the duration of the undergraduate degree program Number available: Varies

Children of Alumni Scholarship Amount: $1,000 for one year | Number available: Two

International Exchange Scholarships UOW offers a number of scholarships to students who participate in the International Exchange program.

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WHERE AN INTERNSHIP CAN TAKE YOU

Melissa Ljubic Uni–Capitol Washington Internship “On the Hill you never know who’s going to call,” starts Melissa, describing her internship in Washington. “It may be the Office of the Vice President, the Congressman I worked for, other members of Congress or constituents just burning to deliver their opinion.”

When she arrived for her first day, Melissa was handed the intern manual, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Congress. “I was never without it in my first few weeks and the other interns in my office were always willing and able to help.”

Melissa’s tasks during her internship were varied. “I would assist the staff with drafting documents such as constituent correspondence, research for potential Bills, blog posts and press releases which stimulated my critical thinking and written communication skills. My favourite task was attending hearings and briefings in various locations around the Capitol. A briefing is simply an information session which assists staff and various issue stakeholders with their policy making.”

Throughout her internship, she was also able to listen to addresses from the Honourable Ben Bernanke, Chairman of the Federal Reserve and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.

Melissa’s UOW studies were a big help, particularly the second year Politics in America subject that she’d completed. “It gave me some understanding of the structure, process and climate under which policy is developed.”

Melissa encourages other students to apply for the internship.

“I had the best and most fulfilling summer vacation experience I could ask for. I was happy to represent Wollongong, the only noncapital city university to be selected. That just goes to show students that there are great opportunities to be gained right here if only you know where to find them”.

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OUR GRADUATES GET THE JOB Employers want graduates who can find information, analyse it, and make independent and informed decisions. They want people who can handle the technology and be creative.

Our degrees teach critical analysis, and produce good researchers and decision makers. Our graduates have the ability to adapt to changing environments, allowing them to gain new skills and knowledge throughout their careers, and can communicate effectively in order to get the job.

But don’t just take our word for it. Here are some stories from our graduates.

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Asha Phillips Senior Editor, STORYFUL Bachelor of Communication AND Media Studies For someone so young, Asha Phillips has achieved a lot in her career so far. Since finishing at UOW, she has worked at Sky News, Nine Network and ABCNews24 as an Associate Producer.

recognise that journalism through social media—whether it be ‘citizen journalism’ or reporters using twitter—are great for getting the news back to their networks fast.

Asha’s career has seen her work in Vietnam on a number of projects. From 2008 to 2010 she lived and worked in Vietnam as a freelancer for local newspapers, international publications, whilst picking up some correspondence work for CNN.

Asha enjoyed the flexibility of her degree at UOW. “I was able to study a language with my degree and take film and art studies, which are both passions of mine. I liked the flexibility of the course and the diversity of career options once you graduated.”

She has recently returned to Vietnam, to take up the post of Senior Editor for Storyful.

The cultural diversity of her career so far has been a highlight.

“My greatest personal experience has to be moving to Viet Nam —twice. The first time I made the move over here, I was young and relatively inexperienced as a journalist. I took a big risk coming over without a job and left behind a good job at Channel Nine in Sydney. But, I had a real hunger for adventure.

“My job involves monitoring global news events through twitter, YouTube, Facebook and all other social media engines. Storyful sifts through the millions of tweets and videos uploaded every day to find the news from people closest to the story. Effectively we find news for the news networks to report. We verify videos or tweets and upload them to our content hub for news networks (our clients) to use,” she explained.

“I have no regrets on making that decision because I’ve had and still have an amazingly diverse and culturally rich career!”

And for Asha, things have only just begun.

Storyful is the only news wire service that focuses on social media. News agencies, networks, newspapers, etc. worldwide

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Paul Williams International Liaison, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Japan Bachelor of Arts (Japanese) Paul’s degree has led to a career in Japan, with his current role in international liaison at the Kurashiki Central Hospital. It’s a varied role, which sees him translating, developing marketing materials, facilitating international visits and negotiating with international organisations.

While there have been many highlights for Paul so far, one stands out. “I was translating for my first patient to who was due to give birth in the hospital,” he explains.

“We were up until about midnight waiting for the birth and there was some trouble, so we all called it a day at about 4am when the doctors gave me the last update for the day and I translated it. The baby ended up having to stay with us for a couple of weeks which was hard for the parents and I remember running around alternating between being a translator, and a counsellor, trying to organise the smoothest manner in which to deliver information while trying to keep everyone’s spirits up. There was one moment

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where it was just me and the parents and they were both very tired and down, so I gave them something resembling a pep-talk.

It just came out of nowhere and I don’t know how I did it, but it felt like we were in a movie scene—it was emotional and teary, but after that the parents really picked up and got their sense of hope back. It was probably the most satisfying moments in my career to date”.

“The baby turned out fine and is going to have her first birthday soon, I also am good friends with the parents now and I was invited to their christening and we also celebrated Christmas together last year.”

Paul’s UOW studies paved his career path. “The course is not a widely offered one and without the opportunities it offered me and support from staff, I don’t think I would be where I am today.

Wollongong is also a nice part of Australia and I often enjoy talking about UOW and the area to people here”

Hermoine Macura Anchor, DMI Dubai One TV, UAE Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Communications and media studies Hermoine Macura’s working days are varied and fast-paced, meeting Hollywood celebrities and reporting on hard news, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. She is currently one of the main anchors on Dubai One TV’s daily Emirates News and her portfolio includes the delivery of live-to-air news bulletins and breaking stories.

Hermoine also hosts a variety of other shows including the three-hour live launch of the Burj Khalifa and Maak Ya Lebanon: which featured exclusive interviews with several key players in aid programs in Lebanon. Complementing her role as an anchor, Hermoine has also interviewed a variety of high profile individuals.

“I’ve also really valued working with the government in diplomatic relations and helping my country develop better trade relations with the Arab world.”

In 2011, Hermoine published her first book, Faces of the Middle East, which is about the various social and minority groups across the Arab world. She is currently touring the world conducting photographic exhibitions based on the book and seminars to help create inter-cultural dialogue and build bridges of understanding between East and West.

Hermoine feels that her time at UOW helped to set her up for her career. “The teachers at UOW are excellent and really focus on helping you achieve your goals.”

There have been a lot of highlights so far for Hermoine. “I am reaching my goals and living my dreams. Interviewing the Duchess of York and Hollywood actors such as Danny Glover, Michael Douglas and Naomi Watts. I’ve also interviewed a wide variety of personalities and government officials in the country.

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learn your way connect: study options

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DEGREE OVERVIEW Bachelor of Arts (BA)

DOUBLE DEGREEs

A Bachelor of Arts is a bit of a paradox. As one of the oldest strands of tertiary study, it contains some of the more classical fields of study—history, philosophy and so on. However, its flexible structure and focus on contemporary social and political issues means it also has some of the newest, most cutting-edge major areas of study, like sociology, or science and technology studies.

A double degree from UOW lets you earn two degrees simultaneously, and therefore more quickly. A dual qualification will give you a broad skills base and improve your career options. In today’s workforce versatility is key. Employers value graduates who can bring a combination of specialist skills and a broad perspective.

Widest range of study areas Flexibility

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies (BCMS) The Communication and Media Studies degree has an international focus, and places strong emphasis on research skills. It offers students a broad introduction to ways in which new media practices shape our everyday lives, both in the workplace and in our communities. How are emerging media changing our ideas of friendship and family, or creativity, or the way we learn? BCMS students gain hands-on experience in the use of the key applications and approaches that are crucial to professional and social communication, and support this with the ability to present evidence-based critical analysis of the role played by media and technological innovation in cultural change.

Evolving focus to stay relevant to new developments Ideal for passionate cinephiles or newshounds Explodes and explores the politics behind mass media

Bachelor of International Studies (BIS) International Studies is the analysis, appreciation and study of the diversity of the global community. It focuses on processes and forces that go beyond national boundaries.

These can range from economic or political forces, where governments and businesses influence major events in other nations through to pop culture—the Hello Kitty fan in Tennessee and the Elvis impersonator in a park in Tokyo.

The following courses are offered as double degrees through the Faculty of Arts:

Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Commerce* Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies* Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Economics and Finance** Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of International Studies* Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Commerce* Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of International Studies* Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of Science* Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Commerce* Bachelor of International Studies – Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies Bachelor of Creative Arts – Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Engineering – Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Engineering (Comp, Electrical, Telecomm Engineering) – Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies Bachelor of Journalism – Bachelor of International Studies Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Arts

* Administered by the Faculty of Arts. ** Subject to approval.

Offers a global perspective on key social, political and cultural issues Students choose their own area of focus Combines academic study with practical skills e.g. languages

DEAN’S SCHOLAR PROGRAM The Faculty of Arts Dean’s Scholar Program caters for students who want to do Arts, Communication and Media Studies or International Studies—and do well. For more information see page 17.

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DEAN’S scholars

Dean’s Scholars Bachelor of Arts (Dean’s Scholar) ATAR

93

Duration

3 years

Starts

Autumn (February), Spring (July)

Location

Wollongong (UAC 753105 | CRICOS 000612E)

Bachelor of Communication & Media Studies (Dean’s Scholar) ATAR

93

Duration

3 years

Starts

Autumn (February), Spring (July)

Location

Wollongong (UAC 753111 | CRICOS 045471G)

Bachelor of International Studies (Dean’s Scholar) ATAR

93

Duration

3 years

Starts

Autumn (February), Spring (July)

Location

Wollongong (UAC 753131 | CRICOS 064122E)

* Subject to approval. Check with the University at time of application for UAC and CRICOS codes.

The Dean’s Scholar degrees offer a challenge to high-achieving students and provides a facilitated path through the Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Media Studies and International Studies degrees with ‘value-adding’ along the way. If admitted to the degree, you will have the opportunity to attempt subjects not normally available to first-year students, and to perform above the level normally expected at first year. You will be granted extended subject loads, which enable you to complete the degree in under the normal three years.

The Dean’s Scholars program will enrich your education through additional seminars, workshops and academic mentoring and encourages the completion of Honours and research degrees. It provides leadership opportunities through the Faculty’s Peer Mentoring Program as well as through optional committee membership of the Faculty’s Student and Staff Association.

It is currently available for the single degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies and the Bachelor of International Studies. From 2013 the following double degrees will be available in the Dean’s Scholars program: Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies* Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of International Studies* Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies – Bachelor of International Studies* * Subject to approval.

What you get as a dean’s scholar Designated shared study space for Dean’s Scholars, complete with computers and kitchen; Yearly textbook/resource allowance for full-time students; Opportunities to attend fortnightly Faculty workshops and seminars held by academics on current research; End-of-year Dean’s Scholars dinner with mentors and Faculty Executive (graduates are also invited to present on how being a Dean’s Scholar helped further their career opportunities); Extended library privileges; Environment to interact and make friends with like-minded students.

The Sub Deans of the Faculty of Arts oversee the program and have regular meetings with the Scholars each session.

Get matched with a mentor in your area of study!

Each Dean’s Scholar has an academic mentor—a member of academic staff who advises the student on matters concerned with the degree.

Guaranteed admission into Honours On successful completion of the first part of the course, Dean’s Scholars will be guaranteed admission into Honours.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS An ATAR of at least 93 (or equivalent for non-HSC admissions) is required for admission to the Dean’s Scholars streams of the BA, BCMS and BIS degrees. Admission to this course is on the basis of application and interview, and there is a limited intake to the course. Interviews are held in early December. Students wishing to apply to any of the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Scholars degrees must apply through UAC as well as directly to the Faculty of Arts via an online application process – www.uow.edu.au/arts/ prospective/deans For more information please phone Arts Central on 02 4221 5328.

Applications close 31 October. Students already enrolled in a Faculty of Arts degree or any other degree can apply to transfer into the Dean’s Scholars stream if they are studying full-time, have successfully completed two full sessions of study or 8 subjects and have a WAM (weighted average mark) of at least 80. These applications close on 14 December.

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bachelor degree

Bachelor of Arts ATAR

75

Duration

3 years

Starts

Autumn (February), Spring (July)

Locations

Wollongong (UAC 753101 | CRICOS 000612E) Batemans Bay (UAC 753106) Bega (UAC 753107) Shoalhaven (UAC 753102) Southern Highlands (UAC 753108)

Description A Bachelor of Arts degree is one of the more traditional and popular university degrees.

While universities package courses in a variety of ways, subjects with origins in the humanities such as history, literature, languages and philosophy and in the social sciences such as sociology, cultural studies, politics and related disciplines are generally included in an Arts degree, even if they are not always located in an Arts Faculty.

What you can study Completing one major is a core requirement of your Bachelor degree and accounts for about one third of your whole degree. Your major is the area in which you specialise.

The BA is a flexible degree, you can do two majors and a minor (half a major); you can do one major and three minors; or you can do one major and lots of electives.

The flexibility of the BA allows you to play to your strengths.

The Faculty of Arts offers the majors below. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts must complete at least one of these majors. Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies students can also take a major or a minor from the Bachelor of Arts list of offerings or from another Faculty as long as they meet the entry requirements.

MAJORS:

Chinese (Mandarin) for Background Students Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Background Students Community, Culture and Environment** Cultural Studies*** Employment Relations English Language and Linguistics English Literatures* French History* Indigenous Studies* Italian Japanese Philosophy Politics Science and Technology Studies Sociology* Spanish

* Available in Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. **Only available in Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands. *** Subject to approval

Pick and choose Bachelor of Arts students may take a second major from any Faculty at UOW as long as their first major is from the Faculty of Arts’ approved list of majors. Some of the more common options are:

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Economics, Management, Marketing – Faculty of Commerce Psychology – Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Legal Studies – Faculty of Law Human Geography, Physical Geography – Faculty of Science

majors

The majors within the Faculty of Arts at UOW are focused courses taught in an environment that encourages creative and flexible thinking. They allow students to conduct a thorough investigation within a particular discipline. Graduates benefit from the knowledge of long academic traditions made relevant to today’s world and workplace.

Chinese (Mandarin) for Background Students This major in Chinese (Mandarin) is for students who are already familiar with Chinese characters but who may speak a different dialect. It provides a course of study which allows background students to further develop their Chinese language so that they are able to express themselves clearly and accurately in spoken and written Mandarin for formal and informal exchanges. The major also provides insights into the Chinese culture and explores the differences with other cultural heritages such as Anglo-Australian.

Chinese (Mandarin) can also be studied via the Diploma in Languages. The Diploma is the equivalent of a major and can be studied simultaneously with any UOW Bachelor degree.

It is ideal if you are studying a heavily prescribed specialist degree that does not offer many elective choices. And at graduation, you graduate with two qualifications.

Studying a language in the Faculty of Arts prepares students both linguistically and culturally for student exchange programs in partner universities throughout the world.

Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Background Students The major in Chinese (Mandarin) for Non-Chinese Background Students provides a course of study which allows students who have no prior knowledge of Mandarin or of Chinese characters to specialise in Mandarin to a level when they are able to express themselves clearly and accurately in spoken and written Mandarin for formal and informal exchanges. It also mediates between cultures and explores the differences between Chinese culture and other cultural heritages such as Anglo-Australian.

Chinese (Mandarin) can also be studied via the Diploma in Languages. The Diploma is the equivalent of a major and can be studied simultaneously with any UOW Bachelor degree.

It is ideal if you are studying a heavily prescribed specialist degree that does not offer many elective choices. And at graduation, you graduate with two qualifications.

Studying a language in the Faculty of Arts prepares students both linguistically and culturally for student exchange programs in partner universities throughout the world.

Community, Culture & Environment Only available in Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands

This major will challenge you to think outside traditional disciplinary boundaries.

Subjects in sociology and politics, for example, inform the community theme; English and history inform the cultural theme; and earth sciences and science and technology studies inform the environmental theme. Some subjects move across all themes, like those offered by Indigenous Studies.

Possible subjects include:

Communication, Media and Society Redefining Eden: Indigenous Peoples and the Environment Children’s and Young Adult Fantasy Literature Australia Fair: Post-Federation Australian Literature The Environmental Context: Imagining a Zero Carbon Future The Human Environment: Problems and Change

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Cultural Studies* Cultural Studies is an innovative interdisciplinary field of inquiry that explores the production and learning of maps of meaning, or cultures, with a particular concern for the operations of power in everyday practice. Themes and topics include; everyday life, global media and cultures, race, sexuality, identities, and the body and emotion. Students learn how to apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge in cultural studies to a range of contexts including a professional environment and as a pathway to further learning.

Possible subjects include:

The Culture of Everyday Life Sex, gender and identity Happiness: Causes and condition Global Television Revolution Cultural Studies and the Creative Economy

*subject to approval

Employment Relations This major examines issues of work and employment including: comparative pay determination, industrial relations, employment law, negotiation and bargaining, and global labour studies. You will gain the necessary skills to become professional practitioners or policy makers in business associations, employing organisations, trade unions and other employee organisations, governments and non-government organisations.

Possible subjects include:

Employment, Work and Power Law, Business and Society Negotiation and Conflict Employers and Workers: A Global Perspective Labour Regulation Anti-discrimination Law

English Literatures English Literatures introduces you to a broad range of literary texts—novels, poetry, essays, drama, short stories, film, diaries and letters—drawn from medieval times to contemporary popular culture. A strong international focus draws texts from around the world. The major teaches you to analyse what you read and articulate you response with sharp critical skills and cultural sensitivity. You will be encouraged to enquire into the politics of the writing and reception of these texts, and to understand aesthetics and the value of literature as they relate to questions of race, gender, sexuality, class and nation.

Possible subjects include:

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Modernism Victorian Literature US Literature Making Books: From Gutenberg to Google Children’s and Young Adult Fantasy Fiction Romantic Literature Black Writing from Africa, U.S. and the Caribbean Sex, Power, and Chivalry: Medieval to Modern Literature

majors

French The French major covers the study of French language, culture and society, including Francophone cultures outside France. The use of a range of authentic resources and teaching methods equip students with a high level of proficiency in written and spoken French. Students can enter the major as beginners or at post-HSC (or advanced) level.

French can also be studied via the Diploma in Languages. The Diploma is the equivalent of a major and can be studied simultaneously with a UOW Bachelor degree. It can be combined with any Bachelor degree from any faculty at UOW to expand your qualification. It is ideal if you are studying a heavily prescribed specialist degree that does not offer many elective choices. And at graduation, you graduate with two qualifications.

Studying a language in the Faculty of Arts prepares students both linguistically and culturally for student exchange programs in partner universities throughout the world.

History History aims to understand and interpret the past, bringing together both facts and moral judgements to analyse the background of contemporary society. You will develop a sophisticated appreciation of contemporary approaches to historical theories and methods. Interpretation, argument and evidence are used to understand the broad scope of human experience.

The History major focuses upon themes that link Australian and international history, including culture, environment, gender, globalisation, historiography, labour, war and regional development.

Possible subjects include:

Slavery in the Asia – Pacific An Ocean of History: An Introduction to the Pacific World Gallipoli Study Tour Twentieth Century Dictatorships Russia in War and Revolution Sickness and Death: Social History and Public Health in Australia Ancient History: Greece Australians and War: From Kokoda to Iraq Debates in Australian Cultural History

Indigenous Studies This major combines Indigenous Studies subjects offered by the faculties of Arts, Creative Arts, Education, Law, Science, and Health and Behavioural Sciences. You will gain a detailed understanding of the Indigenous Australian perspective on society, culture and history.

Possible subjects include:

Identity, History and Resilience Introduction to Aboriginal Arts and Society Indigenous Peoples and Decolonisation: Global Perspectives Redefining Eden: Indigenous Peoples and the Environment Debates in Australian Cultural History Social Determinants of Indigenous Health

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Indonesian (minor only) Studying Indonesian gives students cultural and linguistic skills to access Indonesia, one of our closest neighbours. With a population of just under 240 million, Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in the world, and it has significant Hindu, Buddhist and Christian populations. Indonesian language proficiency will give students the ability to access this culturally diverse and strategically significant neighbour.

Indonesian language subjects cater for beginning, advanced and background speaker students. A minor in Indonesian can be studied in a variety of degree programs, or as an elective subject.

Students can also include in-country study in their degrees, ranging from summer intensive programs at an Indonesian university to full semester or year-long programs offered through the Australian Consortium for In-Country Indonesian Studies (ACICIS).

Studying a language in the Faculty of Arts prepares students both linguistically and culturally for student exchange programs in partner universities throughout the world.

Italian The Italian major covers the study of Italian language, culture and society. Studying Italian also exposes students to Italian heritage by analysing film, poetry and other forms of culture. The use of a range of authentic resources and teaching methods equips students with a high level of proficiency in written and spoken Italian. Students can enter the major as beginners or at post-HSC (or advanced) level.

Italian can also be studied via the Diploma in Languages. The Diploma is the equivalent of a major study and can be studied simultaneously with any UOW Bachelor degree. It is ideal if you are studying a heavily prescribed specialist degree that does not offer many elective choices. And at graduation, you graduate with two qualifications.

Studying a language in the Faculty of Arts prepares students both linguistically and culturally for student exchange programs in partner universities throughout the world.

Japanese The study of Japanese focuses on developing the language skills necessary to understand Japanese ways of life, and how the past affects the present, linguistically and culturally. The major in Japanese consists of both language (oral and written) and civilisation subjects. It also aims to facilitate intercultural understanding and competence for the globalised world.

Japanese can also be studied via the Diploma in Languages. The Diploma is the equivalent of a major and can be studied simultaneously with any UOW Bachelor degree.

It is ideal if you are studying a heavily prescribed specialist degree that does not offer many elective choices. And at graduation, you graduate with two qualifications.

Studying a language in the Faculty of Arts prepares students both linguistically and culturally for student exchange programs in partner universities throughout the world.

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Philosophy Do human beings have free will? Is the mind distinct from our physical constitution?

Does God exist? Is morality a matter of opinion? These are some of the questions that may be examined in the philosophy major. Areas of study include ethics (environmental ethics, bioethics and practical ethics), theoretical ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of feminism, philosophy of the mind, philosophy of language, and theories of knowledge and metaphysics.

Possible subjects include:

Greek Philosophy Media, Ethics and Law Philosophy of Science Political Philosophy Contemporary European Philosophy Ethics and the Environment International Studies in Philosophy

Politics In the politics major, students will gain an understanding of the key areas of politics, including international relations, Australian politics, political theory, comparative politics, the politics of developing countries, and public policy, culture and media. Your studies will focus on political institutions, political economy, globalisation, culture, class, gender and ethnicity to examine the origins and nature of political consent, authority and consensus which underpin the social order.

Possible subjects include:

The Art of Politics Key Concepts and Thinkers in Political Theory Politics in the USA Power and Modern State Twentieth Century Dictatorships An Unequal World Social Movement and Community Activism

Science and Technology Studies Should we cycle to uni instead of driving because of climate change? Why are some people concerned about the health risks of mobile phones whilst others see them as a safe and essential way of communicating? What are the issues surrounding the use of genetic testing to select for particular traits in future children? Science, and Technology Studies (STS) is the academic field which studies the origin, nature and social impact of science, technology and medicine. You will look at questions such as what makes knowledge ‘scientific’, how our future will depend on technology, and how we can develop policies to solve the problems that come with technological change.

Possible subjects include:

Knowledge, Culture and Social Change: Science, Technology and Society The Scientific Revolution How Science Works: Theories, Methods and Practices in the Sciences Social Aspects of Genetics and Biotechnology The Philosophy of Science Environment in Crisis

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Sociology Sociology is the systematic study of human society and social organisation. From prison riots and military coups to bus stop queues and McJobs, from globalisation to raves, from cosmetic surgery and custom cars to ‘microblogging’ and ‘binge drinking’, sociologists investigate and reflect on how society is structured, how it’s changing, and how the individual and society interact. Sociology will provide you with the conceptual, critical and analytical skills and literacies required in today’s complex and rapidly changing world.

Possible subjects include:

Introduction to Sociology Investigating the social world Genders and Sexualities Youth Cultures Violence, Fear and Civilisation: the Evolution of States Scenes, Subcultures, and Neo-tribes Men and Masculinities Sustainable societies

Spanish The major in Spanish develops students’ communications skills in the Spanish language and their understanding of the cultures of Spain and Spanish-speaking Latin America.

Students gain a broad overview of Hispanic cultural and literary traditions. With Spanish spoken by more than 400 million people worldwide in 22 countries, it is expected to become the second most widely-spoken language in the world.

Spanish can also be studied via the Diploma in Languages. The Diploma is the equivalent of a major study and can be studied simultaneously with any UOW Bachelor degree. It is ideal if you are studying a heavily prescribed specialist degree that does not offer many elective choices. And at graduation, you graduate with two qualifications.

Studying a language in the Faculty of Arts prepares students both linguistically and culturally for student exchange programs in partner universities throughout the world.

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Bachelor of Communication And Media Studies ATAR

75

Duration

3 years

Starts

Autumn (February), Spring (July)

Location

Wollongong

UAC 753110 CRICOS 045471G

Description The Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies (BCMS) will introduce you to the critical issues surrounding the contemporary communication and media industries in a way that is relevant in both personal and professional contexts.

Rapid changes in the way we use media and communications technologies have made the analytical skills and specialist knowledge of the BCMS relevant to an increasing number of professions—not just the traditional media industries. These changes are creating exciting possibilities for flexible, innovative and well-informed graduates who can operate across a range of platforms to gather information, analyse and keep track of trends, present research, and build communities. The BCMS fosters these qualities by keeping you up to date with the latest technologies and the opportunities they present.

You will explore a wide range of issues emerging in the fields of communication and media, from the impact of new applications and technologies on everyday communicative practices, to the way the global trade in entertainment media is regulated, and how Australia and other countries are handling issues such as media piracy, mobile gaming, 3D cinema, television franchising, or internet filtering.

What you can study The BCMS has two main components. Core subjects drawn from different disciplines and fields. Possible subjects include:

Introduction to Communication and Media Studies Research Practices in Media and Communication Emerging Issues in Media and Communication Transnational Media and Communication Convergent Media Practices Business Communication Politics and the Media

Four major areas of study:

Digital Media and Communication International Media and Communication Journalism and Professional Writing Marketing Communication and Advertising

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Digital Media and Communication The major will provide you with an understanding of the role of digital media and communication practices and technologies across a range of professional and creative contexts, within a framework of basic digital literacies that allow students to operate as professional communicators in the contemporary media environment. Students gain hands-on familiarity with digital content skills that are crucial to careers in journalism, screen media, advertising, education, and corporate communication.

Possible subjects include:

Global Networks Introduction to Media Arts Convergent Digital Journalism Time, Space and Data Media Arts Workshop Computational Media Digital Game Cultures Digital Communication, Regulation and Social Action

International Media and Communication The global reach of the media and communication industries and the cultural diversity generated by new virtual workplaces both create a demand for students with a grounding in international media and communication studies. This major focuses on strengthening skills in negotiating cultural difference and diversity, introducing students to international media networks and infrastructure, and on building capacity to produce and interpret media content within a range of local, national and international contexts.

Students look at a wide range of media, in the context of global developments in communication, including language, and visual and interpersonal communication.

Possible subjects include:

Communication Across Cultures Global Media Citizenship Global Networks Global Television Revolution Hollywood and Beyond: Genres across cultures Media Innovation and Global Communication

Journalism and Professional Writing Writing and research are the skills that underpin modern communication. This major recognises that in addition to traditional print media, online delivery is now central to the provision of information, and writers need to be able to work across different platforms to reach diverse audiences. Students learn how to source stories and write for a range of publications within the overall news ecology, including newspapers, magazines and websites. You will also learn how to produce corporate documents, such as briefing papers, speeches, company reports and policy documents.

Possible subjects include:

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Introduction to Journalism and Professional Writing Feature Writing Convergent Digital Journalism Newsroom Practice Investigative Reporting Lifestyle and Arts Journalism Professional Writing : Professional Editing for Industry

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Marketing Communication and Advertising You will develop an understanding of the rapidly evolving communication and advertising industry and the important roles that business and marketing communication play in engaging, building and maintaining key relationships with a diverse set of stakeholder groups. You will also access real world organisations and communication projects, providing critical experience in preparation for future employment. Subjects consider new media industries, innovative digital research methods, global digital communication, games, online and mobile advertising. This major also offers internships in innovative sectors, and the opportunity to pursue specialised study.

Possible subjects include:

COMBINATIONS

Business Communication Marketing Principles Public Relations Concepts Corporate Identity and Branding Social Marketing Tourism Marketing Advertising Practice and Creative Strategies International Marketing

A key feature of the BCMS is that students can combine one of the four majors with either a second major, or a minor, and these can be in a study area from the Bachelor of Arts (see page 18) or another faculty.

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Bachelor of International Studies ATAR

75

Duration

3 years

Starts

Autumn (February), Spring (July)

Location Wollongong UAC

753121

CRICOS

064122E

Description The Bachelor of International Studies (BIS) examines the relationships of politics, society, culture, language and history in a range of countries and in their international and global dimensions. You will develop a diverse skill set to facilitate analysis of national and global issues, focusing on the way global forces and interactions increasingly influence domestic politics. By combining a core set of subjects, a foreign language and an area of specialised study, the degree will equip you with a theoretical background, proficiency in a language, and case studies that will help you in future careers in international organisations both overseas and in Australia, as part of the public sector or as part of non-government organisations. Students are strongly encouraged to spend at least one session studying overseas.

Many students study International Studies in conjunction with another degree and find it a very useful combination. For example, BIS and the Bachelor of Commerce, or BIS and a Bachelor of Laws both are very popular, and set students up well for the job market after graduating.

What you will study The BIS has three main components.

Core subjects drawn from a variety of perspectives. Possible subjects include:

Introduction to International Studies Shaping the Twentieth Century Communication Across Cultures Advanced International Studies Human Security, Global Capitalism and the Environment Globalisation and Social Transformation International Studies in Practice

A range of thematic study areas taken as a minor area of study:

Asia Pacific Studies Global Development and the Environment International Communication Peace and Security Studies

A language minor in any one of these languages: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Italian, Indonesian, Japanese or Spanish. You can upgrade your minor to a major if you wish to further develop your proficiency in your chosen language.

Diploma in Languages The Diploma in Languages is studied simultaneously with a UOW Bachelor degree.

It can be combined with any Bachelor degree from any faculty at UOW to expand your qualification. It is ideal if you are studying a heavily prescribed specialist degree that doesn’t offer many elective choices. You graduate with two qualifications. The Diploma in Languages can also be studied as a separate award so members of the community can study a language without having to enroll in a Bachelors Degree.

The Diploma is the equivalent of a major study.

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LEARN MORE ARTS Central Please feel free to contact Arts Central for more information about Selective Entry, degree programs and course content, or to discuss your HSC results and study options.

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The University of Wollongong attempts to ensure the information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (May 2012); however, sections may be amended without notice by the University in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. Check with the University at the time of application/enrolment for any updated information. UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CRICOS: 00102E