Australian Society And Culture Course

This course provides an opportunity to use specific concepts and methods necessary to develop a broad understanding of Australian society and its culture, particularly understanding of the diversity of Australian culture and the dynamics of its history. Students will have opportunities to investigate Australia‘s geohistorical setting, demography of the Australian population, cultural diversity, communities, work and the welfare state, social inequalities, rural and urban life, employment, the Australian family, tradition and authority, social structures and, culture and leisure, spirituality, religion and belief, popular culture and globalization.

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Being able to understand the concept of Australian history

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Being able to critically analyze indigenous Australian perspectives

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Being able to examine multiculturalism in Australia

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Being able to develop critical thinking skills by exploring and evaluating Australian identity and social issues

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Being able to explore Australian literature and other cultural expressions in reflecting and shaping society