LLCU 205 Investigating Cultures Units: 3.00
This course will introduce major themes and concepts in the cultures of a specific country or region with an emphasis on understanding and examining their social, historical and cultural contexts. Topics may include artistic production, history, economy, religion, and politics. The specific country or region details to be announced on the Languages, Literatures, and Cultures website. NOTE This course is repeatable for credit under different topic titles.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 36 Tutorial, 48 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 2 or above) or permission of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Reflect on the meaning and importance of culture as a tool of self-understanding.
- Have a solid understanding of the social, cultural, and political events that have shaped the cultures of a country or region.
- Be familiar with important artistic movements and with the work of key creators.
- Have acquired the necessary cultural sensitivity and awareness to contribute to productive and respective transcultural exchanges.
- Developed the critical skills necessary to fully appreciate and understand the creative endeavours and struggles of people living in a specific country or region.