Identity and Representation

Course aim

To critically examine Australian government policies in relation to nationalism, cultural identity and the politics of representation.

Course content

Students will demonstrate and apply their knowledge to critically engage in and examine discussion and analysis of immigration, multiculturalism and the refugee policy, the history of the ‘white’ Australia policy, the social construction of whiteness and representations of whiteness in contemporary Australia, the media and national identity, racism and the media, anti-discrimination and anti-vilification legislation, fear and the politics of representation, Australia and Asian relations.

Textbook(s)

Barker, Chris and Emma Jane, 2016, Cultural Studies: Theory and Practice, 5th, Sage,, London

Hall, S, Evans, J & Nixon S 2013, Representation, 2nd, Sage Publications Ltd, London

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Literature Review, Report, Research paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)

Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)

Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.