976001 Foundations in International Studies
8cp; 2 or 3hpw (in most weeks there are lectures as well as tutorials; some weeks instead of lectures there are materials for students to read and / or view independently before the tutorials); an attendance roll is kept in each tutorial class; availability: exchange and study abroad students with faculty approvalThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Description
The aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of and introductory-level skills in the key International Studies practice of intercultural communication based on learning about and critical reflection on different societies. The subject is taught from various disciplinary perspectives including cultural studies, history and the social sciences. The objectives are to develop effective academic presentation as well as the research and writing skills necessary to make informed arguments within International Studies to prepare students for the writing and presentation techniques used in the contemporary society (eg Contemporary Switzerland, etc.) and in-country study subjects in the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
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- Commonwealth-supported students: view subject fees at Fees Search: Commonwealth-supported
- Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to Domestic Fees Search: Postgraduate and Research
- International students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to International Fees Search
- Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Access conditions
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