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2015 Course Enrolment Guide
Faculty of Education and Arts
Strathfield Campus
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities)
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics)
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts)
Students commencing 2015
Information last updated on 25 February 2015.
Students should note that Course Enrolment Guides are updated regularly.
Check the website for the latest updates.
This Guide is provided to assist you to select your units for the 2015 academic
year. Specific information regarding unit outlines, assessments or content will be
provided by your Faculty/School.
Course Coordinators and/or Course Advisors will be available to assist with enrolment and re-enrolment. You
can telephone, email or contact the course administrators to make an appointment.
School of Arts
School of Education
Year 1 and 2
Year 3 and 4
Course Enquiries
Course Enquiries
Course Advisor
Course Coordinator
Dr Belinda VonMengersen
Mrs Miriam Tanti
Email: Belinda.VonMengersen@acu.edu.au
Email: FEA.EdCoursesNSW@acu.edu.au
Course Coordinator
(Email is the preferred method of communication)
Dr Karen Lamb
Phone Contact: (02) 9701 4304
Email: Karen.lamb@acu.edu.au
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Table of Contents
1. How to use this Guide ............................................................................................................................. 2
2. Program Map ........................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Arts Majors and Minors ............................................................................................................................ 8
4. Program Information .............................................................................................................................. 21
5. Enrolment .............................................................................................................................................. 23
6. Course Completions .............................................................................................................................. 23
1. How to use this Guide
This Course Enrolment Guide 2015 provides you with information on when and where the units available for
study in this program(s) will be offered in 2015.
Enrolling in units for 2015
1. Read Section 2. ‘Program Map’ for information on course structure and unit sequence. Take note of any
prerequisite or co-requisite requirements before selecting particular units. Take note of the study period in
which units are offered.
• A prerequisite is a requirement that must be met by a student before enrolment in a stipulated unit.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the prerequisites for a unit prior to enrolling into that
unit.
• A co-requisite is a requirement that must be met by having already passed or being concurrently
enrolled in an associated unit in order to be able to enrol in the stipulated unit.
If you wish to enrol into a unit for which you have not met the prerequisite or co-requisite requirements,
please obtain approval from your Course Coordinator.
2. Refer to Section 3. ‘Arts Major and Minors’ to select your Arts units.
3. Refer to Section 4. ‘Program Information’ for further information on course structure and requirements.
4.
You must refer to Administration & Enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/332297)
for information on how to complete your enrolment via Student Connect. ‘Administration & Enrolment’
also provides detailed information on managing your studies. Log on to Student Connect and enrol
(http://students.acu.edu.au/136953). Student Connect is a web interface allowing students to
complete their ACU enrolment online.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Failure to enrol or re-enrol before the published due dates for re-enrolment on the ACU website
(http://students.acu.edu.au/381148) may result in late fee penalties.
Even if you are unsure of what units you need to enrol in, please ensure that you enrol or re-enrol in at
least one unit before the due date. Enrolling in at least one unit by the due date will enable you to add
further units, or amend your enrolment via Student Connect up until the final dates published in the
Critical Dates for Variation of Enrolment on the ACU website (http://students.acu.edu.au/273880).
“Turnitin”
The Faculty of Education and Arts values students’ academic honesty and integrity. It employs a range of
processes and technologies to support students to ensure their work aligns with University’s Academic
Honesty Policy and Framework for Academic Integrity. Turnitin, now available at ACU, is an online
originality checker and is an educative tool for students. It allows students to preview their work and
identify originality prior to handing in assessment items. To review the University Academic Honesty
Policy please go to https://students.acu.edu.au/640585.
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2. Program Maps
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), (Mathematics) and (Visual Arts) - Strathfield
Year 1 Engaging with Academic Knowledge
Arts Major Unit 1
(Introductory level
unit)
Arts Minor Unit 1
(Introductory level unit)
EDFD170
Academic Literacy and
Numeracy in Educational
Contexts
EDFD177
Contexts for Learning and
Development in a Diverse
Society
Sem 1
(Core Curriculum Program Unit)
Arts Major Unit 2
(Introductory level
unit)
Arts Minor Unit 2
(Introductory or
Advanced level unit)
EDFX173
Understanding the
Psychology of Learning
in Diverse Communities
Sem 2
PCE 1: 5 days in
educational setting
(Core Curriculum Program
Unit)
UNCC100
Our World: Community and
Vulnerability
(University Core Curriculum Unit)
Strathfield Multi mode only
Arts Major Unit 3
(Advanced level unit)
Arts Minor Unit 3
(Advanced level unit)
Major
Curriculum, Pedagogy
and Assessment in XXX
Education 1
Minor
Curriculum, Pedagogy and
Assessment in XXX Education 1
Arts Major Unit 4
(Advanced level unit)
Arts Minor Unit 4
(Advanced level unit)
Arts Major Unit 5
(Advanced level unit)
EDFX271
Creating Inclusive, Safe and
Supportive Learning
Environments
Sem 2
Sem 1
Year 2 Engaging with learning
(Core Curriculum Program Unit)
PCE 2: 15 days
Prereq: EDFX173
Year 3 Engaging with teaching
Arts Major Unit 7
(300 level)
Arts Major Unit 6
(Advanced Level Unit
6)
Arts advanced unit to
extend major or minor
EDFX348
Engaging Student Learning
through Reflective Practice
Sem 1
PCE 3: 15 days (minimum of 10 days
in a block)
Prereq: EDFX271
Arts advanced unit to
extend major or minor
Major
Curriculum, Pedagogy
and Assessment in XXX
Education 2
(Pre: CPA 1)
Minor
Curriculum, Pedagogy and
Assessment in XXX Education 2
(Pre: CPA 1)
Sem 2
Arts Major Unit 8
(300 level)
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Year 4 Engaging with the Teaching Profession
Sem 2
Sem 1
UNCC300
Understanding Self
and Society:
Contemporary
Perspectives
Elective
EDFD471
Assessment Practices
and Evaluation
EDFD478
Catering for Diversity and
Inclusion in the Classroom
(University Core
Curriculum Unit)
Strathfield Multi mode
only
EDFD472
Transition into
Secondary Teaching
EDFX474
Transforming Practice through Critical Enquiry and Evidence-based Practice
(PCE 4: A minimum of 45 days of continuous teaching in one setting )
Prereq: EDFX348
Core curriculum units are shown in blue.
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Important notes:
Prerequisite units are shown in “Other Information” column. Prerequisite units must be completed before
enrolling.
If you choose units that are not listed below or you do not choose the recommended mix of units then you may
find that you cannot complete your course in minimum time and that you may encounter problems with your
timetable.
This is a note for students in the BTBA who want to be History teachers.
Students who want Modern History as a first teaching area, must include in their History major at least 6
units of Modern History (only two at 100-level).
Students who want Modern History as a second teaching area, must choose 4 units of Modern History
(only two at 100-level).
Students who want Ancient History as a second teaching area should choose 4 units of Ancient History
(only two at 100-level).
[Note that HIST216 Middle Ages and Beyond and HIST308 Making History counts as Modern History.]
Please note: Modern and Ancient History are treated as the single discipline area of “History” in the
Curriculum and Teaching stream. Therefore, in addition to History, you must have a second, non-History
teaching discipline area in your Arts units.
HIST106 Australian Indigenous Peoples Past and Present and HIST308 are compulsory units for all History
major students. Student undertaking a minor+2 in History should also include these units.
This is a note for students in the BTBA who want to be Economics/Business teachers.
The sequence of Economics discipline and curriculum units are a qualification to teach Economics/Business
only. To qualify for a teaching major in Economics and Business Studies, you will need the 8 units of
Economics and complete MGMT100 and ACCT100 in Year 3 as your extended Major. Please seek advice
from your Course Coordinator.
This is a note for students in the BTBA who want to be Economics/Business teachers.
This is a note for students in the BTBA who want to be Religious Education Teachers
Students who commence their Study of Religions 4 unit minor or 6 unit extended minor in 2015 or before
should make sure they select units from the approved Study of Religions list at:
http://students.acu.edu.au/649834
New sequences in Study of Religions are being phased in: a 4 unit minor and a 6 unit extended minor.
Students who wish to teach Study of Religions in non-Catholic Schools (or those with only four unit
spaces) would take the approved four unit minor in Study of Religions:
THSR205 Introducing Judaism and Islam* (incompatible THSR101)
THCT100 What Christians Believe*
THSR200 Introducing Asian Religions*
THSR202 Religion in Australian Culture*
*These units may be taken in any order.
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Students who wish to teach Religious Education in Catholic and Non-Catholic schools are advised to
take a minor in Study of Religions and extend it with the following specified electives:
THBS100 and THCT202
The six unit sequence will be:
THSR205 Introducing Judaism and Islam (incompatible THSR101)
THCT100 What Christians Believe
THSR200 Introducing Asian Religions
THSR202 Religion in Australian Culture
THBS100 Introduction to the Bible
THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament (unit to extend the minor)
Students who commenced a Study of Religion major/minor prior to 2015 may have different Study of Religons
units in their sequence see: http://students.acu.edu.au/649834 . Contact your course coordinator for more
information regarding an 8 unit sequence in Study of Religion if you are interested.
Students who wish to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools may also apply to enrol in a Graduate
Certificate in Religious Education at the end of their course.
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Core Curriculum
The Australian Catholic University Core Curriculum has been designed for undergraduate courses to focus
on aspects of the University’s identity and mission. The units emphasise critical judgement, clear
expression, ethical decision-making and concern for others as individuals and as a community. Depending
on your course, the Core may be comprised of one or two University Core units, two Program Core units
and one community engagement unit. The Core Curriculum units are included in the program maps. For
more information on the Core Curriculum please refer to http://www.acu.edu.au/429466.
The University Core Curriculum units are:
UNCC100 Our World, Community and Vulnerability
UNCC300 Understanding Self and Society: Contemporary Perspectives
These units are often taught over differing week patterns to allow for student placements at various times
during semester. Students should take special care to note the week pattern of tutorials when they allocate
in tutorial direct to ensure that they are choosing the correct stream for their course.
Note: Students should enroll in Mixed Mode and not in On Campus mode.
Please consult with your Course Coordinator if the following applies to you:
• You need to repeat a UNCC unit due to a previous fail grade.
• You are unable to complete a UNCC unit during the standard semester it is offered.
• You plan to enroll in an advertised international option specific to the Core.
For information on Unit Descriptions, please refer to the ACU Handbook on the ACU website
(http://students.acu.edu.au/387052). Please select the appropriate Handbook, and then select Unit
Descriptions.
Delivery Modes:
•
•
•
Attendance – Primarily attendance, either face-to-face or via video conference, at an ACU campus
or another location.
Online – Fully online (including assessments).
Multi-mode – Some online with a compulsory attendance component (including examinations,
practicums, residential etc).
Please see Section 3 for Arts Major and Minor Subject Offerings 2015
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3. Arts Majors and Minors/Minor +2
First find your degree in the boxes below.
Then choose one major and one ‘minor +2’ for your degree from the list.
These will become your teaching areas. A major is your main area of focus (it has 8 units). A minor +2 will be
your secondary focus (6 units). When you log in to Student Connect to enrol, you need to enrol in the
compulsory units as well as the Arts areas required for your major and minor/minor +2.
Allowable Majors and Minors/Minor+2.
Students in the BTeach/BA Humanities Degree
Choice of major from:
Majors: Business Studies or Economics, Geography, History, Literature.
Choice of minor+2 from:
Minor +2: Ancient/Modern History, Computing, Drama, Mathematics, Sociology, Visual Arts, Economics,
Geography, Literature or Study of Religions.
Students in the BTeach/BA Mathematics Degree:
Compulsory Major: All students in this degree will do a Mathematics major
Choice of minor +2 from:
Computing, Drama, Economics, Geography, Literature, Study of Religions or Visual Arts.
Students in the BTeach/BA Visual Arts Degree:
Compulsory major: All students in this degree will do a major in Visual Arts that may be extended with an
extra 2 Visual Arts units to create a Major+2 (10 units)
Then a choice of minor from:
Computing, Drama, Economics, Geography, Ancient/Modern History, Literature, Mathematics or Study of
Religions.
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Majors, Minors and Specialist Teaching Areas
The major and minor/minor +2 sequences you complete (and in some cases the specific units you complete)
will determine what Curriculum Pedagogy and Assessment units you can take, and what you are eligible to
teach upon graduation. The subjects you can teach are known as your “Specialist Teaching Areas”.
The following table outlines the requirements for each Specialist Teaching Area.
Specialist Teaching
Area
Arts Sequence Needed
Comments
(no more than two 100 level units in
a minor. A major must have two 300
level units by completion.)
Business Studies
(Only available in
Bteach/BA Humanities
degree)
Major in Business Studies
Students must take 8 Business Studies units for this
option.
To qualify for a teaching major in Economics and
Business Studies, you will need the 8 units of
Economics and complete MGMT100 and ACCT100
in Year 3 as your Advanced Major.
Do not combine Business Studies with an
Economics major/minor/minor+2 as they lead to
the same/similar teaching specialist area.
Drama
Minor +2 in Drama
Minor +2 must include both theory and
theatre/performance units
Economics
Major or Minor +2 in Economics
Minor is only available in the BT/BA Mathematics
English
Major or Minor +2 in Literature
This major/Minor+2 leads to both English and
Literature teaching.
History
Major or Minor +2 in History
To major in History, you must choose between a first
teaching area in Modern History or a first teaching
area in Ancient History (6 units plus 2 core units). It is
not possible to do both. However, you can complete
extra units in Modern or Ancient History if there is
space in your degree to do so.
Modern and Ancient History are treated as the single
discipline area of “History”, therefore, in addition to
History, you must have a second, non-History
teaching discipline area in your arts units.
HIST106 is a compulsory unit in first year for History
rd
major/minor+2 students. HIST308 is a compulsory 3
year unit in the History major.
Humanities
(Society & Culture)
A minor in History (4 units)
st
nd
completed in 1 and 2 year plus 2
units of either Geography, Sociology
or Philosophy in third year
The School sector advises including two units of
Geography in this combination.
Students who wish to be History teachers should
take a History major/minor+2.
(Only available in
BTeach/BA Humanities
degree)
Mathematics
(BTeach/BA Mathematics
students must take a
major in mathematics)
This combination is suitable for students wishing to
be Humanities (Society & Culture) teachers,
Major or Minor +2 in Mathematics
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Specialist Teaching
Area
Study of Religions
Arts Sequence Needed
2015
Comments
(no more than two 100 level units in
a minor. A major must have two 300
level units by completion.)
Option 2:
Minor+2 in Study of Religions Units
Minor+2 in Study of Religions. This sequence
includes the requisite Theological Studies units
required by the Catholic Education Office for RE
teaching as well as national teacher accreditation in
Study of Religion.
Minor in Study of Religions:
THCT100 What Christians Believe
THSR200 Introducing Asian Religions
THSR202 Religion in Australian Culture
THSR205 Introducing Judaism and Islam
Minor+2 in Study of Religions
THCT100 What Christians Believe
THSR200 Introducing Asian Religions
THSR202 Religion in Australian Culture
THSR205 Introducing Judaism and Islam
THBS100 Introduction to the Bible
THCT202 Christian Symbol, Ritual, and Sacrament
These are set sequences and may only be altered
with CC approval.
Visual Arts
Compulsory major for
BTeach/BA Visual Arts
degree students.
Students normally take the following
10 unit sequence over three years.
(students wishing to take an 8 unit
major should seek advice from the
course coordinator)
ARTS109 2D Studies 1
ARTS110 3D/4D Object Design 1
ARTS225 2D Studies 3
ARTS237 Art Design History and Theory 2
ARTS236 3D/4D Object Design 2
This major is only
available in BTeach/BA
Visual Arts degree)
(100 and 200 level units are taken
st
nd
over 1 and 2 year in a specific
sequence)
ARTS238 2D Studies 4
ARTS239 3D/4D Object Design
ARTS241 2D Studies 2
ARTS324 Art and Spirit
ARTS331 Art and Design History and Theory 4
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Terminology
'Major': 80 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, normally including at least 10
cp at introductory level, at least 40 cp at 200 level and at least 20 cp from 300 level.
‘Minor +2’: Six units in a teaching area. This is really a minor that is extended with two electives. This should
normally consist of 2 x 100 level units; 2 x 200 level units and 2 x 300 level units taken over three years.
‘Minor’: 'Minor': 40 cp in prescribed units in one discipline or approved interdisciplinary area, normally including at
least 10 cp at introductory level and at least 20 cp at advanced level..
BOSTES subject content requirements
All students must ensure to enrol in the required BA units for their major and minor that enables them to be
registered by the relevant local state registration authority as teachers in that subject area. Please see links below
for more information.
www.bostes.nsw.edu.au/
http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/Teaching-in-NSW/Subject-Content-Requirements-abridged/
Frequently Asked Questions
I need help with my enrolment/ I would like to check I have enrolled correctly, who can I speak to?
Enrolment sessions are held in early February. You must attend one to ensure you have completed your enrolment
correctly.
Where do I find the units (subjects) for each major and minor?
The next section of the guide has a list of units on offer for 2015. As you are in first year, most of your units should
be introductory 100 level units. The Course Enrolment Guide is a ‘live’ document it may be updated throughout the
year.
What happens if I want to do a major that is not listed for the degree I am enrolled in?
It’s important not to mix and match between the degrees. Some specialist teaching areas require a major, and this
is only possible in the Humanities degree. (The other degrees have compulsory majors of their own).
What happens if I want to study a language, linguistics, exercise science or other area not listed?
The BTeach/BA degrees do not accommodate those options at present at Strathfield. Languages are available
through cross-institutional study within the Bachelor of Arts degree only with prior approval from your Course
Coordinator.
What is the difference between Study of Religions and Theological Studies?
Study of Religions is the nationally accredited specialist teaching area. It includes studies of different religions
(including Christianity). The Study of Religions sequence also includes the three key units required by the Catholic
Education Office. Theological Studies is specifically on Christian theology, it also includes the units recommended
by the CEO. It does not include units on other religions except as part of Biblical studies.
What is the difference between a minor and minor+2? How do I know which I will take?
All students will take one 8 unit major. Most students will then also take a minor+2 (6 units) in their second area.
However, for students in BTeach/BA Mathematics and BTeach/BA Visual Arts who want to specialise in those areas
by taking extra units in Maths or Visual Arts should follow as below.
•
Students in the Mathematics specialisation normally complete a Major, two Mathematics Electives and must
complete a Minor in another teaching subject.
•
Students in the Visual Arts specialisation normally complete a Major plus two Visual Arts Electives and must
complete a Minor in another teaching subject.
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I want to enroll part-time what should I enrol in?
Part time students usually enroll in their 1st year Arts units first and then the next year complete their first year
Education units. Any part time study will extend the degree. A usual part-time candidature will be 8 years. It is not
possible to simply speed up the degree later, although it is possible to return to full-time study.
Part time study is an important option for people who do significant amounts of paid work; or who have medical or
personal circumstances that affect their study. Remember also to investigate the disability support available if that is
relevant.
I have a disability and would like to know what support the university provides
The university has a Disability liaison unit to assist students find out all the ways the university can support study at
ACU. This includes assistance with tutorial times, note takers, exam and test adjustments and many other forms of
support. It’s a good idea to make contact with the Disability advisors early (well before the start of the semester If
possible) so that an Individual Education Plan can be established for you.
Students who wish to train in 3 specialist teaching areas (including RE)
Within the BTeach/BA degree, students may train for two specialist teaching areas. Students who wish to add a
third, Religious Education, may apply to undertake a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (4 units) that may
be obtained at the end of the degree (end of fourth year) as a separate study option.
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List of Arts Units
Read the first part of the guide carefully before choosing your units.
UNIT DESCRIPTION
Level 100
st
Level 200
Introductory (1 year)
nd
Advanced (2 year)
Level300
Advanced (3r year)
d
BUSINESS STUDIES UNITS
This major is only available in the BTeach/BA Humanities degree. It is not possible to do a minor or minor+2 in
Business Studies in any of the three BTEach/BA degrees.
In Business Studies, choose two areas from Accounting, HR Management or Marketing. You may study the
same area or different over the semesters. You may only study in two of these areas for this major.
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit Code
MKTG100
Unit Title
Principles of Marketing
Special Notes
Introductory
Level
Location – Delivery Mode
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced level Business units are offered at North Sydney or Strathfield campus if completing major/minor in
Business Studies. Click on link for approved Business units:
https://students.acu.edu.au/649748
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit Code
MGMT100
Unit Title
Foundations of Management
Special Notes
Location – Delivery Mode
Introductory
Strathfield – Attendance
Level
Advanced level Business units are offered at North Sydney or Strathfield campus if completing major/minor in
Business Studies. Click on link for approved Business units:
https://students.acu.edu.au/649748
COMPUTING
Offered as Minor
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
COMP104
Computing Systems
COMP203
Multimedia Applications
(Pre-requisite COMP104)
Special Notes
Introductory
Level
Advanced
Level
Location – Delivery Mode
Strathfield – Attendance
Special Notes
Introductory
Level
Advanced
Level
Location – Delivery Mode
Strathfield – Attendance
Strathfield – Attendance
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit Code
COMP106
COMP205
Unit Title
Data Communications
(Pre-requisite COMP104)
Database Systems
(Pre-requisite COMP104)
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DRAMA
Available as a Minor or Minor+2 in the BTBA Humanities, Mathematics or Visual Arts Degree
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit Code
PERF102
Unit Title
The Nature of Drama
PERF207
Australian Drama (Pre-requisite 10cp
from 100-level unit in Drama)
Special Notes
Introductory
Level
Advanced Level
Location – Delivery Mode
Strathfield – Attendance
Strathfield – Attendance
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit
Code
PERF104
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery Mode
Introduction to Drama
Introductory
Level
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
PERF319
Theatre Performance (Pre-requisite
10cp from 200-level unit in Drama)
Strathfield – Attendance
ECONOMICS
Available as a major in the BTBA Humanities and as a Minor in BTBA Mathematics or Visual Arts Degree
Second year major students will take all four units at 200 level. Third year major and minor+2 students will take two
units at 300 level. Do not combine Economics with Business Studies.
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit Code
ECON102
Unit Title
Microeconomics 1
ECON202
Microeconomics 2
(Pre-requisite ECON102)
Economic Policy Analysis
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
Economics)
The Global Economy
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level unit in
Economics)
Applied Econometrics
(Pre-requisite 20cp from 200-level units in
Economics)
ECON305
ECON209
ECON304
Special Notes
Introductory
Level
Advanced Level
Location – Delivery Mode
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Strathfield – Attendance
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit
Code
ECON103
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery Mode
Macroeconomics 1
Strathfield – Attendance
ECON203
Macroeconomics 2
(Pre-requisite ECON103)
Introductory
Level
Advanced Level
ECON204
Development Economics
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
Economics)
Labour Economics
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
Economics)
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
ECON210
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HISTORY
Available as a major/minor in the BT/BA Humanities and as a minor in the BTBA Visual Arts Degree
Second year major students will take all four units at 200 level. Second year minor+2 students will take two units at
200 level. Third year major and minor+2 students will take two units at 300 level.
HUMANITIES (SOCIETY & CULTURE) MINOR+2 – (Available only in the Bteach/BA Humanities Degree)
Students complete a minor in History in 1st and 2nd year and then take two units of either Geography, Sociology or
Philosophy in 3rd year. A list of relevant units in these areas will be available in the 2017 Course Enrolment Guide.
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit
Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery Mode
Fall of the Roman Republic
Introductory
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
HIST114
(Ancient)
Film and History
Introductory
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
HIST112
(Modern)
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield - Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced level
Strathfield - Attendance
Unit Title
Australian Indigenous Peoples: Past and
Present
Compulsory core unit for History Major
Greek City States
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
History unit)
Pompeii in Context
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
History)
Middle Ages and Beyond
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
History)
Special Notes
Introductory
Level
Location – Delivery Mode
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield - Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield - Attendance
Contemporary World History
(Pre-requisite 20cp from 200-level units in
History)
Revolutionary Europe 1789-1917
(Pre-requisites 10 cp from 100-level unit in
History)
Advanced
Level
Strathfield - Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield - Attendance
HIST255
(Ancient)
HIST256
(Modern)
HIST208
(Modern)
HIST308
(Modern)
The Ancient Near East
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
History)
War and Peace
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
History)
European Fascism
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
History)
Making History
(Pre-requisite 20cp from 200/300 level HIST
units)
Compulsory core unit for History Major
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit Code
HIST106
(Modern)
HIST222
(Ancient)
HIST230
(Ancient)
HIST216
(Modern)
HIST330
(Modern)
HIST209
(Modern)
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Course Enrolment Guide – Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities, Mathematics & Visual Arts)
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2015
LITERATURE
Avaliable as a Major or Minor in the BT/BA Humanities and as a Minor in the BT/BA Mathematics or
Visual Arts Degree
Second year major students will take all four units at 200 level. Second year ninor+2 students will take two
units at 200 level. Third year major and minor+2 students will take two units at 300 level.
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit
Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery
Mode
ENGL104
Introduction to Literature
Introductory Level
Strathfield – Attendance
ENGL200
Nineteenth-Century Literature
Advanced
Strathfield - Attendance
(Pre-requisites 10cp from 100-level units
in Literature)
Level
Shakespeare & the Renaissance
Advanced
(Pre-requisites 10cp from 200-level unit in
Literature)
Level
Postcolonial Experiences
Advanced
(Pre-requisites 10cp from 100-level unit in
Literature)
Level
ENGL210
ENGL223
Strathfield - Attendance
Strathfield - Attendance
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery
Mode
ENGL102
Australian Literature: An Introduction
Introductory Level
Strathfield – Attendance
ENGL202
Twentieth-Century Literature
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level
unit in Literature)
ENGL229
Reading and Writing the Self
(Pre-requisites 10cp from 100-level
unit in Literature)
ENGL329
The Visionary Imagination
(Pre-requisites 20cp from 200-level
units in Literature)
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MATHEMATICS
Available as a Major or Minor +2 in the BT/BA Mathematics Degree (see below);
Or as a Minor in the BT/BA Humanities and Visual Arts Degree;
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery Mode
MATH107 *
Foundations of Mathematics
Introductory
Strathfield – Attendance
(Pre-requisite Year 12 Advanced
Mathematics (NSW))
Level
MATH203
Advanced Calculus
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
(Majors
only)
(Pre-requisite MATH104 and
MATH107)
MATH205 *
Geometry(Pre-requisite 10cp from
100 level MATH unit)
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
MATH308
Number Theory and Cryptography
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 200 level
unit in Mathematics)
MATH311
Linear Programming and
Applications
(Pre-requisite MATH104 and
MATH107)
*Minors must select MATH104, MATH107, MATH205 and MATH216
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit Code
MATH104
*
MATH218
(Majors only)
MATH216
*
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery Mode
Functions and Calculus
Introductory
Strathfield – Attendance
(Pre-requisite Year 12 Advanced
Mathematics (NSW))
Level
Mathematical Models and
Mechanics
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
(Pre-requisite MATH104 &
MATH107)
Abstract Algebra and Equations
(Pre-requisite MATH107)
MATH312
Geometry and Topology
(Pre-requisite MATH205)
*Minors must select MATH104, MATH107, MATH205 and MATH216
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STUDY OF RELIGIONS
Available as a Minor +2 in the BT/BA Humanities, Mathematics & Visual Arts Degree
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Introduction to the Bible
Introductory Level
st
(1 year students may take
this if doing a Minor+2)
Introductory or Advanced
Level
THBS100
THSR205
Introducing Judaism and Islam
(Incompatible: THSR101)
Location – Delivery
Mode
National – Multi-mode
Strathfield – Attendance
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
THCT100
What Christians Believe
Introductory Level
Introductory or
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Religion in Australian Culture
Advanced Level
National – Multi-mode
THSR202
THCT202
Christian Symbol, Ritual and Sacrament
(Pre: THBS100 & THCT100; Incl
THEO228)
Information last updated on 25 February 2015
Location – Delivery
Mode
National – Attendance
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VISUAL ARTS
Available as a Major or Minor +2 in the BT/BA Visual Arts Degree (see below);
Or as a Minor+2 in the BT/BA Humanities and Mathematics Degree;
Students take units in 2D studies in first year and the sequence diversifies at 2
nd
rd
and 3 year.
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery Mode
ARTS109 *
2D Studies 1
Introductory
Strathfield – Attendance
Level
ARTS110
3D/4D Object Design 1
Introductory
Strathfield – Attendance
Level
ARTS112 *
Art and Design History and Theory 1
Introductory
Strathfield – Attendance
Level
ARTS225
2D Studies 3
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units
in 2D Studies)
ARTS237
Art and Design History and Theory 2
(ARTS112)
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Visual Arts Minors must complete ARTS109, ARTS236, ARTS112 and ARTS228
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery Mode
ARTS241
2D Studies 2
Introductory
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
ARTS236 *
3D/4D Object Design 2
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
ARTS238
2D Studies 4
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced
Level
Strathfield – Attendance
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
2D Studies)
ARTS239
3D/4D Object Design 4
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 100-level units in
3D/4D Object Design)
ARTS331
Art and Design History and Theory 4
(Or Venice
Study Tour)
(Pre-requisite 10cp from 200-level unit in
Art and Design History and Theory)
Visual Arts Minors must complete ARTS109, ARTS236, ARTS112 and ARTS228
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GEOGRAPHY
Available as a Major or Minor +2 in the BT/BA Humanities Degree;
Or as a Minor+2 in the BT/BA Mathematics and Visual Arts Degree;
OFFERED SEMESTER 1
Unit Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery
Mode
GEOG101
Human Geographies Of Globalisation
Introductory
Strathfield – Attendance
GEOG300
Natural Hazards (Pre-requisite GEOG100)
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
GEOG304
Land Evaluation
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Level
(Pre-requisite GEOG100)
OFFERED SEMESTER 2
Unit Code
Unit Title
Special Notes
Location – Delivery
Mode
GEOG100
Foundations Of Physical Geography
Introductory
Strathfield – Attendance
Level
GEOG204
Environmental Sustainability
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
GEOG301
Individual Reading and Research Unit
Advanced Level
Strathfield – Attendance
Advanced Level
Strathfield - Attendance
(Pre-requisite GEOG100 and GEOG101)
GEOG305
Urban Geography
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Course Enrolment Guide – Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities, Mathematics & Visual Arts)
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5. Program Information
The Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) is a dual undergraduate degree leading to a career in
secondary teaching with a specialisation in Humanities. It combines compulsory education units, teaching
discipline units and professional experience, with two Arts areas.
Professional Experience
Professional Experience teaching rounds are block placements which must be undertaken at the times noted
on the Faculty of Education and Arts Strathfield calendar. The teaching placements cannot be undertaken on
a part time basis.
InPlace - Placement Management System for Education Students
The Faculty of Education and Arts at Australian Catholic University (ACU) is implementing InPlace, a
placement management system which streamlines registration, requests, and allocation of professional and
community engagement placements.
InPlace will provide education students with greater access to information relating to their Professional
Experience placements. Students enrolling in Professional Experience units, with an EDFX, ADFX and SDFX
code, will be able to register and access allocated placement records online.
Key benefits from InPlace include:
• Online registration for placements
• Ease in updating professional/community placement information
• Ability to receive placement notifications online
• Access placement allocations online
InPlace is based on Student Connect data. You will no longer have to fill forms manually for placements. In
order that “best match” placements are made, please ensure that your personal details, including
address and mobile phone number is current and up to date in Student Connect. To update your details
log on to Student Connect (http://students.acu.edu.au/136953).
Note: Mandatory documentation such as Working with Children Checks/Police Checks will still need to be
lodged in person at your local Professional and Community Experience Placement Office.
Additional Requirements – Working With Children Check and National Police Check
The Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 for New South Wales requires all people in child
related employment whether in paid employment or working as a volunteer to complete an online form at
http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/New-Working-with-Children-Check.
Students will then need to attend the Motor Registry to complete the final clearance. Students within the
Faculty of Education and Arts NSW teacher education programs are to provide the Clearance Confirmation
letter to the relevant administration officer within the Field Based Learning Unit. The Clearance Confirmation
letter will be stored in accordance with the Act at the Australian Catholic University. All students assigned to
field based learning activities must meet these requirements prior to confirmation of their placement and,
having done so, are suitable for child-related employment.
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Anaphylaxis Training
All Pre-Service teacher education students in NSW will be required to complete a free, online module to be
trained in anaphylaxis management before they undertake any professional experience in NSW public
schools. The free, online module has been provided by the Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and
Allergy (ASCIA) and is available at http://etraining.allergy.org.au/. It can be completed in less than one
hour and participants will receive a certificate of completion which they should present a copy to school
Principals at the commencement of professional experience placements. A copy of the certificate should also
be presented to the relevant administration officer within the Field Based Learning Unit.
International students must obtain and present their relevant police check from their home country
and from any other country/ies where they have been domiciled for twelve months or more for the
last ten years. These police checks must be sighted and authenticated before students will be permitted to
undertake Professional and Community Experience.
Study Abroad
Preservice teachers consistently achieving high academic results may consider studying abroad for one
semester, usually in the first semester of Year 3. Study abroad will extend the length of time necessary to
complete your course.
Transitional arrangements
Students who wish to transfer from other ACU campuses or other universities need to consult the appropriate
BT/BA course coordinator.
Part-time and Out of phase students need to speak with the Course Coordinator. Failing one or more units
will result in a student becoming out of phase and will extend the length of the course.
If you require any academic advice, please contact your course coordinator. For any other enquiries, please
contact your local Student Centre. (http://students.acu.edu.au/42835).). Students who are out-of-phase may
expect their degree to take longer than four years.
Requirements to Complete Award
For information on the duration of your course, and the requirements to complete your award, please refer to
the Course Rules for your program.
Course Title
Course Rules
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) - Strathfield
https://students.acu.edu.au/643260
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) - Strathfield
https://students.acu.edu.au/643287
Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) - Strathfield
https://students.acu.edu.au/643307
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Students exiting from a course other than that for which they are enrolled are advised to note the
following:
1. If you intend to continue with the higher level course you cannot exit with a lower level award. You
may, upon request, receive a letter from the Course Coordinator confirming that you have satisfied the
requirements for the relevant lower award.
2. If you exit with a lower level award and subsequently wish to resume the higher level course, you will
be required to reapply for admission to the latter course.
3. If you intend to continue in a dual degree you cannot exit with a single level award. You may, upon
request, receive a letter from the Course Coordinator confirming that you have satisfied the
requirements for the relevant single award.
5. Enrolment
Now that you have read your Course Enrolment Guide, you can enrol in units online for the 2015 Academic
Year, using Student Connect (http://students.acu.edu.au/136953). For more information about the enrolment
processes for both new and continuing students, please refer to the guides provided.
Students please note:
The course enrolment guides are subject to change. Please check regularly for updates to your course
information. If you require any academic advice, please contact your course coordinator. For any other
enquiries, please contact your local Student Centre. (http://students.acu.edu.au/42835).
6. Course Completions
Students completing the final semester of their course are required to complete an Application to Course
Complete (ACC) form (visit Enrolment Forms, http://students.acu.edu.au/154918) in order to be assessed
for course completion.
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