Researching Culture

Course aim

To further develop students' knowledge and advance applied skills in research methods in the diverse field of cultural studies.

Course content

Students will build on previous skills to explore key issues and debates in research approaches to the study of culture. The course will review contemporary methodologies, research methods and approaches in relation to contemporary research questions and sites in cultural studies. It will provide students with detailed research skills and a theoretical and applied understanding of ethics. Students will design and conduct a small individual research project to demonstrate an applied understanding of their chosen research approach.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of any second year course from the Cultural Studies, and History and Global Politics major/sub-major within the Bachelor of Arts.

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

Assignment, Research paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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.