Dr Anne Levitsky
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
This course integrates Advanced Humanities first year students into a cohort to develop humanities research and to introduce students to UQ's interdisciplinary research cultures.
HUMN1201ﾠhelps students build skills inﾠhumanities critical studies and methodologies, and will introduceﾠyou toﾠmajorﾠinterdisciplinaryﾠhumanities approaches and 'perspectives'. Students will work individually and in groups, examining current andﾠcompellingﾠsocio-cultural concepts and issues. The course will teach you interdisciplinary research methods and offers guest lectures and workshops by some of theﾠleading researchers working in interdisciplinaryﾠhumanities inﾠAustraliaﾠandﾠthe world today. It will be an interactive experience, applying a combination of problem-based learning, self-directed learning, research method discussion, student presentations, and group activities.
HUMN1201 students will also have access to a number of extra-curricular cohort-building events, but these are not compulsory.
The course consists of two Modules, each addressing an important current research theme:
- Gender & Sexuality
- Alternative Knowledges
You will gain skills in: ﾠ
- interdisciplinary critical and creative thinking
- oral presentation skills
- research management & leadership
- interdisciplinary teamwork
Course requirements
Assumed background
This course is only available to students accepted into the Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours) program and itﾠis assumed that all students enrolled in HUMN1201 will have completed the HUMN1101 Interdisciplinary Thinking course.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
HUMN1100
Restrictions
BAdvHum(Hons) and BHum/LLB(Hons) students only.
Course staff
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
This course is taught in weekly 2hr-Lectures, but you will be able to watch recordings online. You will also be required to attend a 1.5hr-seminar.
Aims and outcomes
HUMN1201 aims to provide students with an introduction to interdisciplinary humanities research cultures and concepts, emphasising the importance of critical and creative thinking. Students will work in interdisciplinary groups,ﾠ examining a series of the most compelling socio-cultural issues of our day. Students will learn about interdisciplinary research cultures and process, critical reasoning, and applying original and imaginative thinking to established scholarship. The course focuses particularly on developing skills to conceptualise problems and appropriate interdisciplinary research methods in attempting to solve them.ﾠ
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Draw on a range of interdisciplinary skills to critique socio-cultural issues.
LO2.
Demonstrate integration of prior and current scholarship into a cohesive interdisciplinary context
LO3.
Appreciate the breadth of real world problems to which humanities research offers potential advanced and alternative thinking, and be able to discuss how different humanities disciplines integrate to seek new models and solutions of these problems.
LO4.
Appreciate the crucial role of creativity and innovation in research cultures, and the diverse contributions different individuals make to socio-cultural problems.
LO5.
Discuss humanities and socio-cultural problems with different audiences at appropriate levels
LO6.
Identify a humanities and socio-cultural topic, logically argue multiple view points, and present a considered opinion
LO7.
Conceptualise the skills pertinent to humanities interdisciplinary research
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Participation in Lectures & Seminars
|
15% |
In Class |
| Essay/ Critique | Theoretical Reading | 20% 750 words |
6/09/2024 2:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard |
| Presentation |
Group Presentation
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25% 15 Minutes |
2/10/2024 - 3/10/2024
In Class & Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard |
| Project | Curation of Knowledge | 40% 1500 words |
25/10/2024 2:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard |
Assessment details
Participation in Lectures & Seminars
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
In Class
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L05, L06
Task description
Participation is essential for passing this course, and requires you to interact respectfully and learn from your peers. Students are expected to participate in seminar discussions and relevant seminar tasks. This assessment requires you to show evidence of preparation for seminars and participate in large and small group discussions with relevant and well-focused comments. Interaction in lectures and on Padlet is not essential, but will earn you additional points.
This assessment task evaluates students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Theoretical Reading
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 20% 750 words
- Due date
6/09/2024 2:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01
Task description
Your first assessment for this course is a 'Theoretical Close Reading' paper. You will be asked to choose a passage from one of the theoretical works we have encountered in the class thus far, and perform a close reading analysis of it. You will also use an example of your choice from literature, art, historical documents, film, TV, etc. to support their understandings of these texts. Your paper should be 750 words in length, not counting any footnotes or bibliography you include (though as this is a close reading of one source, you will likely find you do not have much in the way of footnotes).
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin through Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
10% of maximum mark per day (24 hour period) assessment is late
Group Presentation
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Oral
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 25% 15 Minutes
- Due date
2/10/2024 - 3/10/2024
In Class & Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
THIS IS AN IN-CLASS ASSESSMENT: Each seminar group will present on a focused topic within the general research topic areas of Gender and Sexuality, or Alternative Knowledges. Each group will make a 10-15-minute oral presentation in their weekly seminar in week 10 (Tuesday 4/10/23 - Thursday 5/10/23), and submit their powerpoint slides, as well as a script of your presentation. Your presentation will be assessed on the quality of your research, argument, presentation, presentation slides. Each member of the team are recommended to take responsibility for different aspects of the same topic, and will be assessed individually, as well as on the quality of their team work.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
In Class, and Submit materials via Turnitin through Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
10% of maximum mark per day (24 hour period) assessment is late
Curation of Knowledge
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- 40% 1500 words
- Due date
25/10/2024 2:00 pm
Submit via TurnItIn through Blackboard
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07
Task description
Your final assessment for this course is a 'Curation of Knowledge'. You will be asked to choose 3 texts, artworks, philosophical ideas or pieces of music that you find inherently connected, and integrate them into a coherent and narrative. These sources should be selected from the course materials in the first instance, but if you want to bring in additional sources, this may also be acceptable as long as you discuss it with your tutor or course coordinator. You will develop your own research question/narrative focus, but we strongly recommend consulting your tutor for approval prior to commencing research for the curation.
Your curation could be entirely textual (if all your sources are textual), but we also allow multi-media based curations, with integrated music or artworks. You must use AT LEAST TWO TYPES of sources (e.g. fictional texts, philosophical texts, political texts, art, images or music).The connection of these sources should be made clear through a framing narrative, an argument, and rigorous analysis of the source content.
Your submitted document should be ca 1500 words in length, not including footnotes and bibliography.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin through Blackboard
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
10% of maximum mark per day (24 hour period) assessment is late
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 1, Serious Fail (0-24.99%), is generally awarded in cases where some work has been submitted, but of wholly unsatisfactory standard or quantity. In work submitted, however, there is no demonstrated evidence of understanding of the concepts of the field of study or basic requirements of the course. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 2, Fail (25-44.99%), is generally awarded to work that exhibits deficiencies in understanding and applying the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study, and as such, does not satisfy the basic requirements of the course. Often, one or more major items of assessment will not have been completed. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Grade 3, Marginal Fail (45-49.99%), is generally awarded if a student has submitted work that attempts to meet the knowledge and skill requirements of the course, but is only able to demonstrate a superficial understanding of the fundamental concepts of the course. Students will usually have attempted all major pieces of assessment and show that they have an identifiable, emerging ability to apply basic knowledge and skills. |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 4, Pass (50-64.99%), is generally awarded where all major items of assessment have been submitted. An adequate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study should be demonstrated and a functional skill level achieved. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 5, Credit (65-74.99%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and a substantial understanding of the fundamental concepts of the course and field of study have been demonstrated. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 6, Distinction (75-84.99%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and substantial knowledge of the deeper and more complex aspects of the course and field of study have been demonstrated. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Grade 7, High Distinction (85-100%), is generally awarded where all items of assessment have been completed and there is evidence that the deeper and more complex aspects of the course and field of study have been mastered. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Marking criteria and/or marking rubrics are available in the ‘Assessment’ folder in Blackboard for this course.
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
See Blackboard for each week's activities.
Student Services
Student services offer a variety of short courses during the semester which will help you improve your study, research and writing skills..
The team also offers a wide range of professional and confidential services.
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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Week 10: No lecture |
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Week 13: No Lecture There will be no lecture this week in lieu of consultations about your final projects. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04 |
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Seminar 13: Essay Consultations The seminars this week will be used for consultations about your final projects. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L06, L07 |
Lecture |
Week 1: Introduction to the Course Introduction to the course, and interdisciplinary humanities perspectives. Lecturer: Dr Anne Levitsky. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L07 |
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Week 2: Intro to Gender & Sexuality Introduction to Gender & Sexuality. We will discuss the different waves of feminism, and the ways in which these influence how we understand gender and sexuality today. Lecturer: Dr Karin Sellberg Set Text: Selection from Simone de Beauvoir, The Second Sex, and interview with Judith Butler. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 2: Simone de Beauvoir; Group Dynamics Introduction to group dynamics, including a seminar group diversity exercise. We will also discuss the weekly lecture material. Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05, L07 |
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Week 3: Gender and Sexuality II: History of Sexuality Lecture on gender and sexuality in Early Modern Culture. Lecturer: Dr Lisa Walters Set Text: Selections from Michel Foucault, 'The Perverse Implantation' from The History of Sexuality, Volume 1 (1976). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 3: Close Readings Introduction to methods of 'close reading'. We will also discuss the weekly lecture material. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Week 4: Gender and Sexuality III: Masculinities This lecture will focus on current debates and practices in gender studies research, focusing on masculinity. Lecturers: Dr Alastair Blanshard & Dr Mair Underwood Set Texts: Scott Rubarth, Competing Constructions of Masculinity in Ancient Greece (2013). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 4: Masculinities In this workshop we will discuss masculinity. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Week 5: Gender and Sexuality IV: Monsters and Monstrosity This lecture will focus on Monsters & Monstrosity. Lecturers: Dr Karin Sellberg & Dr Anne Levitsky Set Text: Arnold I. Davidson, The Horror of Monsters (1991). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 5: Monsters We will discuss theory concerning monstrosity. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Week 6: Gender and Sexuality V: Poetry Lecture on poetic analysis. Lecturer: Dr Lisa Walters Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 6: Poetry In this workshop we will analyse poetry, paying particular attention to ideas of gender and sexuality. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Week 7: No Lecture |
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Seminar 7: Writing Workshops This workshop will discuss how to construct well-written papers. Learning outcomes: L07 |
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Week 8: Alternative Knowledges I: Sound Lecture on sound and the environment, sound and the body, and sound and race. Lecturer: Dr Anne Levitsky. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 8: Sound In this workshop we will explore your own soundscape, and discuss what makes soundscapes and how they impact the world around us. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Week 9: Alternative Knowledges II: Panel This lecture will focus on means of building new knowledge, and combatting colonial oppression through art and creativity. Guest Panelists: Jocelyn Flynn from QAGOMA. Required Reading: Crystal MacKinnon, 'Striking back - The 1980s Aboriginal art movement and the performativity of sovereignty' in Routledge Handbook of Critical Indigenous Studies (2020). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 9: Curation of Knowledge In this class, we will discuss the artworks introduced in your lecture, alongside a number of images and propaganda coming out of colonial contexts. We will also explore what it means to 'curate' knowledge, in preparation for your final assessment of this course. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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MID-SEMESTER BREAK |
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Seminar 10: Group Presentations Each group will present the research they have prepared. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Week 11: Alternative Knowledges III: Postcolonialism In this introductory lecture we will discuss the importance of perspectives on race and colonialism in current humanities research. Lecturer: Professor Richard Devetak Set Text: Extract from Franz Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth (1963). Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 11: Fryer Library Workshop In this workshop we will explore various materials related to colonial history in the Fryer Library. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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Week 12: Alternative Knowledges IV: Spivak The final lecture will discuss Spivak and recap of the course. We will also discuss your final assessment - a 'curation of knowledge' in some further detail, and answer any questions you may have. Lecturer: Dr Tamlyn Avery Set Text: Extracts from Spivak. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L07 |
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Seminar 12: Harry Belafonte In this final workshop, we will explore ways of analysing and engaging with non-textual sources in your 'curations of knowledge', including music and art. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07 |
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