Course coordinator
Jen McLeod
Course overview
- Study period
- , 2024 (14/10/2024 - 27/06/2025)
- Study level
- UQ College
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 3.2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- UQ College
This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts of the humanities and social sciences that underlie studies and professions as diverse as anthropology, archaeology, criminology, sociology, art history, drama, literature, music, cultural and media studies, classics, philosophy, history, world religions, international relations, political science, communication, journalism and writing. The course examines how these studies advance analytic and original thinking and knowledge about the human and social condition, past and present. Students will develop skills in critical and creative thinking, research and evaluation, argument mapping, problem solving and oral and written communication
The HASS course will provide students with an opportunity to engage and explore wide ranging topics that impact communities, societies, and the world today. Learning activities encourage student participation in analysing ideas and knowledge alongside active learning with site visits, museum and archive viewing and workshops in developing cultural, sensory, and historical literacies. Students will develop professional expertise skills in academic writing and speaking using various disciplinary conventions; conduct research; participate in discussions; work independently and as a group; and create responses that demonstrate reflective learning and creative problem-solving approaches.ﾠ
Course requirements
Assumed background
No prior knowledge or experience inﾠHumanitiesﾠand Social Servicesﾠis required to study this course.ﾠ
Course contact
Course staff
Course convenor
Miss Maryam Izadkhah
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Timetables will beﾠavailableﾠto students on Edval.
Please refer to theﾠQLD government website for Public holiday information.
Aims and outcomes
The aims of the Humanities and Social Sciences course are to:
- Provide students with opportunities to engage with key concepts and principles relating to humanities and social sciences studies and professional expertise
- Develop students’ research, critical thinking and creative thinking skills
- Develop students’ academic writing and speaking skills, ability to work independently and as a group.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Apply foundational concepts and principles of the humanities and social sciences using relevant terminology, methods and frameworks
LO2.
Research, select, analyse and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data, discourse and literature, primary and secondary sources, and present information in written and spoken forms on humanities and social sciences topics within academic guidelines and using appropriate technology
LO3.
Critically analyse and evaluate arguments by using argument mapping
LO4.
Employ communication skills to participate and contribute effectively with respect and ethical understanding to discussions and group presentations
LO5.
Reflect on learning and creatively respond to issues in creative arts, cultural and social perspectives, historical topics, and digital humanities
LO6.
Work independently and in groups and organise time effectively to complete assessments within given time frames
LO7.
Consult with the teacher and others for mentoring advice and incorporate feedback into assessments
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique | Short Essay | 10% |
20/12/2024 10:00 pm |
| Reflection | Reflective Learning Journal | 15% |
24/01/2025 10:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique, Presentation, Project | Creative Response: Response; Presentation; Exegesis | 30% |
Presentation 17/02/2025 - 21/02/2025 Exegesis Due Friday 10:00pm 14/03/2025 - 14/03/2025 |
| Reflection | Reflective Learning Journal | 15% |
2/05/2025 10:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique, Participation/ Student contribution, Performance, Presentation, Reflection |
Model United Nations: Proposal; Participation; Review
|
30% |
13/06/2025 10:00 pm |
Assessment details
Short Essay
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
20/12/2024 10:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Write an 800-word essay which responds to one of the topics provided. Your essay must be prepared according to APA7 formatting and referencing style.
Submission guidelines
Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Reflective Learning Journal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
24/01/2025 10:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Write a Reflective Learning Journal within the word range of 800 – 1000 words. It should follow an academic format, including an: Introduction; Body of Paragraphs; Conclusion; References
Submission guidelines
Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Creative Response: Response; Presentation; Exegesis
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Presentation, Project
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
Presentation 17/02/2025 - 21/02/2025
Exegesis Due Friday 10:00pm 14/03/2025 - 14/03/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Task Description: Students create a creative product with a written exegesis of the process involved.
Produce a creative response
Written exegesis of process (minimum 600 words)
Submission guidelines
Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Reflective Learning Journal
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
2/05/2025 10:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Write a Reflective Learning Journal (max 1200 words) which follows an academic format, including an: Introduction; Body of Paragraphs; Conclusion; References
Submission guidelines
Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Model United Nations: Proposal; Participation; Review
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral, Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Participation/ Student contribution, Performance, Presentation, Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
13/06/2025 10:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Student specific.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Prepare a draft resolution proposal; Participate in a Model UN panel discussion; Ambassador vote; Written review of vote outcome.
Submission guidelines
Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
UQ College students can apply for an extension or deferral. Please refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Late submission
Refer to UQ College Assessment Extensions, Exam Deferrals and Late Penalty Policy and Procedure.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Students are assessed on a 1-7 grading scale via rubrics produced for each assessment item. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Artificial Intelligence (AI):
Assessment tasks evaluate students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Feedback on Assessmentﾠ
In addition to the mark awarded, feedback will be provided on all assessment tasks to enable students to apply the feedback to further tasks within the course or program. The form of feedback provided is appropriate to the task weighting, timing, and context, and with reference to criteria and standards.ﾠ
Appropriate conditions for group work and collaborationﾠ
Teachers usually aim for groups of 3-4 and provide preparation for group work activities (examples can include discussions, role-playing, and identifying strengths and weaknesses) to maximise students’ learning and performance.ﾠ
Assignment submissionﾠ
Unless advised otherwise,ﾠassignments are to be submitted electronically via Blackboard. Instructions for submission are in the Assessment folder in your course Blackboard site.ﾠﾠ
Calculator policyﾠ
If a calculator is permitted for use in an examination, the calculator must comply with the University of Queensland Calculator Scheme. Where calculators are permitted for use in the examination, students are advised to ensure that the calculator complies with the type nominated by the course coordinator. Unless the type is unrestricted, the calculator must be either a Casio FX82 seriesﾠcalculator, orﾠhave an 'approved label' attached which can be obtained from the Student Centre. Please refer to theﾠmy.UQﾠwebsiteﾠfor information on the use of calculators in examinations.ﾠ
Referencing styleﾠ
All relevant material MUST be correctly referenced using theﾠAPA 7th referencing style.ﾠ
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Additional resources are also available via the Blackboard course website
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Workshop |
What is HASS? Introduction to course content and assessment Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05 |
Week 2 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Workshop |
Film & TV Studying film and television Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 3 (28 Oct - 03 Nov) |
Workshop |
Pop Culture Pop culture: mass culture popularity, trends Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 4 (04 Nov - 10 Nov) |
Workshop |
Role of the Media Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06 |
Week 5 (11 Nov - 17 Nov) |
Workshop |
Media and Social Change Indigenous issues Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 6 (18 Nov - 24 Nov) |
Workshop |
History of Ideas The Renaissance Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 7 (25 Nov - 01 Dec) |
Workshop |
Classics and Archaeology Artefacts and Ancient Greeks Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 8 (02 Dec - 08 Dec) |
Workshop |
Essay Academic writing and formatting Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 9 (09 Dec - 15 Dec) |
Workshop |
Literature What is literature? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 10 (16 Dec - 22 Dec) |
Workshop |
Creative and Visual Arts Introduction to Visual Arts Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 11 (06 Jan - 12 Jan) |
Workshop |
Identity and Privilege Introduction to Term 2 content and assessment Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 12 (13 Jan - 19 Jan) |
Workshop |
Identity: Otherness Key concepts glossary Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 13 (20 Jan - 26 Jan) |
Workshop |
National Identity What is a nation state? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 14 (27 Jan - 02 Feb) |
Workshop |
Imperialism and Colonialism Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05, L06 |
Week 15 (03 Feb - 09 Feb) |
Workshop |
Indigenous Identity and Knowledge Colonialism in the Pacific; Indigenous Australian Identity and Knowledge; Reconciliation in Australia Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 16 (10 Feb - 16 Feb) |
Workshop |
The Impact and Legacy of Colonialism Impact of imperialism on Indigenous culture; Indigenous identity and knowledge. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 17 (17 Feb - 23 Feb) |
Workshop |
Project and Skills Skills for evaluating strengths and weaknesses of arguments - Finding secondary sources to support themes in exegesis - Preparation and submission of draft exegesis - Work on creative response - Introduction to Creative Response and Exegesis Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 18 To Week 20 |
Workshop |
Exegesis Project Skills for evaluating bias, relevance, and significance - Peer feedback - Work on creative response - Completion of Creative response Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 21 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Workshop |
Globalisation Global Connectedness and Globalisation; The World Economic Forum; The United Nations Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 22 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Workshop |
Sovereignty Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05 |
Week 23 (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
Workshop |
Peace and Conflict Maintaining sovereignty and peace; ICAN: International Campaign to Abolish nuclear weapons; Threats to peace and global impacts. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 24 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Workshop |
Refugees Asylum Seekers and Refugees Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 25 (05 May - 11 May) |
Workshop |
The Emergence of the United Nations Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 26 (12 May - 18 May) |
Workshop |
The United Nations Structure Learning outcomes: L01, L03, L05 |
Week 27 (19 May - 25 May) |
Workshop |
International Relations Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 28 To Week 29 |
Workshop |
Model UN Preparation Diplomacy and Negotiation. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Week 30 (09 Jun - 15 Jun) |
Workshop |
Model UN Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.