ARTS 1007 - The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

This course takes the position that the pursuit of knowledge is the fundamental purpose of university education. It aims to enthuse and equip commencing students through the interdisciplinary presentation of broad perspectives (the `Big' Questions) in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and the systematic teaching of the key academic skills required in scholarly enquiry. As well as the more traditional forms of university teaching including lectures and tutorials/seminars, the course provides intensive Small Group Discovery Experiences where a sense of collaborative endeavour is established as key questions are explored, and students gain confidence in pursuing their own investigations.

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Course Details

Course Code	ARTS 1007
Course	The Enquiring Mind: Arts of Engagement
Coordinating Unit	Arts Faculty Office
Term	Semester 1
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 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

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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 & 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

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction: Fundamentals of free speech/expression
Week 2	The body
Week 3	Visual art
Week 4	Music
Week 5	Film
Week 6	Social movements
Week 7	Communities and cultures: dealing with difference
Week 8	Presentation of the self/identity: dealing with difference
Week 9	Dissent, protest, activist
Week 10	No lecture - student consultation with tutors. Seminars still held during this week.
Week 11	No lecture - student consultation with tutors. Seminars still held during this week.
Week 12	No lecture - student consultation with tutors. Seminars still held during this week.

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.

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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

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