Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Elaine Laforteza
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit we examine a range of embodied subjects that stand in a relation of crisis and/or dissent in the context of dominant Australian culture. We focus specifically on how such apparatuses of racialised punishment as the camp, prison, reserve and detention centre have been constitutive in founding and shaping the Australian nation. We examine: Aboriginal sovereignty and the colonial camp; the cultural politics of terrorism and state violence; the power of whiteness; the racialisation of criminality and the prison industry; histories of political internment; and Australia's treatment of refugees and asylum
seekers. These topics are examined through the lens of social justice and are situated in the context of film, documentaries and contemporary news media. The unit brings into focus the manner in which targeted communities have mobilised activist networks and a range of media in order to work toward social change and a more just society.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Extensions: The on-course essay and final essay must be submitted in class with the appropriate cover sheet. Extensions will only be granted if Special Consideration has been approved.
Further, extensions will not be accepted unless Special Consideration and/or a prior extension has been requested and approved. Please give yourself enough time to ask for an extension (2 weeks minimum notice advisable). You will need to lodge your request for special consideration by logging into http://ask.mq.edu.au with your OneID.
Late submissions: Failing to submit an assignment at or before the due date is not permitted, unless medical documentation or unavoidable disruption has occurred. If this occurs, students will need to show their lecturer/tutor the appropriate documentation to justify late submission.
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Lecture & Tutorial Attendance | 0% | Weekly |
Presentation/on-course essay | 30% | Assigned date |
Creative Group presentation | 20% | Week 11 |
Final Essay | 50% | Week 13 |
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 0%
A minimum of 80% attendance is required. Attendance at lectures and tutorials is essential to pass this unit. This, however, does not mean that students should simply physically attend the lectures and tutorials, but to also participate in and generate discussion relevant to the unit topics.
Due: Assigned date
Weighting: 30%
Create a tutorial presentation based on a chosen tutorial topic. Discuss the key issues and arguments of the topic as outlined in the relevant readings. Illustrate your topic with reference to relevant news, videos, political events and so on. Students are required to:
1. answer one or more of the relevant questions for their week. Questions will be disseminated in class.
2. address in detail the seminar topic;
3. evidence and illustrate arguments;
4. ask the class topic-related questions and generate discussion.
On-course essay: Write an essay based on your tutorial paper that incorporates any relevant points and insights raised during class discussion; 1500 words in length. The essay must answer the following questions:
NB: The oral presentation is worth 15% and the on-course essay is worth 15%. Students will receive a combined mark out of 30%.
Tutorial presentation to be presented on assigned seminar date; on-course essay to be submitted one week after seminar presentation
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 20%
This assessment enables students to express their creativity and artistry, while also critically examining relevant issues. In groups of 2-3, students must choose one topic from one week (weeks 2-10). They must devise a project based on the issues and/or theoretical insights for that topic. Projects can include: performing a skit, creating a trailer or short film, constructing a debate, performance art, a more traditional presentation, game-show, etc. Each performance must be introduced by the members of the group, explaining:
Minimum time limit: 15 minutes
Maximum time limit: 30 minutes
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
The essay will be based on one of the assigned essay questions. In their essay, students must draw on the critical and theoretical material discussed in the lectures and provided in readings for this unit.
NB: Do not write on the same topic that you used for your group presentation. Essay questions are available on iLearn and will also be disseminated in class.
Submission: A hard copy, email, and turnitin submission are required for this essay. Failure to submit as a hard copy, email, and turnitin will result in an automatic failure of this assessment.
Classes
3 hours face-to-face teaching per week consisting of 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial
The timetable for classes can be found on the MQC Student Portal at: http://student.mqc.edu.au/
It is an assessment requirement of this unit that students attend a minimum of 80% of classes.
Students are expected to participate in small groups, read the set readings, and follow current news events and developments on the topics covered for this unit.
Required and Recommended Texts and/or Materials
All texts will be posted on iLearn or posted as web-links when appropriate.
Additional information (readings, set of questions for each tutorial topic, announcements and other relevant materials) can be accessed on the CUL321 iLearn website: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au It is necessary to visit the unit site regularly.
Your log-in details for iLearn are the same as your E-student username and password. Should you have any technical difficulties logging in, including password resets, you will need to contact the IT Helpdesk on 9850 4357 or log onto OneHelp via the website http://mq.edu.au/onehelp/index.html to log a support request.
Technology Used and Required
Online units can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Computer and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills (e.g. internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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