HSS100 WIL 1: The Contemporary Bachelor of Arts (4)

This subject has two purposes:

First, it provides an overview of the course that covers the overall course structure and progression planning;
- the role and structure of the specialisations and joint studies and advice on how to progress through them; and
- the unique Work Integrated Learning and transferrable skills components of the course.

Second, it provides the platform for the first Work Integrated Learning experience of the course. This entails representatives from industry and community sectors providing information on the kind of skills, knowledge and principles that are valued in the respective industry/sector;
- workforce/industry expectations and standards; and
- the future outlook of the respective industry/sector.

Students will be required to engage with this information and reflect on their own potential career trajectory.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify salient features of the course and articulate the correct way of progressing through the course;
  • be able to comment on the changing role of the Bachelor of Arts in the broader Australian context;
  • be able to identify examples of potential future industries/sectors of employment;
  • be able to articulate workforce/industry expectations and standards; and
  • be able to reflect on their own potential career trajectory.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • The contemporary role and function of the Bachelor of Arts in Australia
  • Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Arts
  • Presentation/workshop from industry/community representatives
  • Workforce/industry expectations and standards
  • The 'wicked problems' currently facing industries/sectors
  • Reflection on future career trajectories

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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