General provisions

The syllabus was adopted by the Board of the Faculty of Languages on 2007-11-06 to take effect as of 2008-07-01. The syllabus was revised 2008-04-10.

Entry requirements

En B (specific entry requirements 2)

Requirements have been lowered in relation to the original specific entry requirements.

Learning outcomes

Upon completing the course students will

- have a good knowledge of social and political conditions in modern Australian society, as well as the main features of Australian history

- have an ability orally and in writing to give an account of important aspects of contemporary Australian history and society

- have some insights into distinctive features of Australian English.

Content

The course deals with various aspects of modern social conditions in Australia in discussions and presentations based on course books and press and Internet sources.

Instruction

Group instruction. English is the language of instruction.

Assessment

Examination is done in the form of continuous oral and written assignments and a final written examination. Grades used are either Fail, Pass, or Pass with Distinction.

Students who do not achieve a passing grade on the regular examination will have another opportunity to take the examination within a reasonable period of time after the regular examination.

Students who fail a certain examination twice have the right upon request, following consultation with the head of department, to have another examiner appointed.

Course level in relation to degree requirements

The course is included in the general subject of English. To achieve the subject depth required for a Bachelor degree, students must take a further 82.5 higher education credits in the general subject, at least 15 credits of which must constitute an independent project.

The course cannot be counted toward a degree together with the Australia: society and history 5EN136.

Other regulations

If the syllabus or course reading for a component has been changed, students have a right to be examined under the original syllabus and course reading on two occasions during the following semester. Normally this right then expires. Otherwise there are no limitations on the number of examination opportunities.

Transitional provisions

For transitional regulations in the case of changes in the syllabus, please contact the student adviser.