1998 Undergraduate Handbook
Bachelor of Arts
Enrolment through
Wagga Wagga campus
Study mode
On campus
Distance education
Normal course duration
Full-time 3 years (6 sessions)
Part-time 6 years (12 sessions)
Course requirements
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 192 subject points (normally equal to 24 subjects). No more than 64 subject points may be taken outside the Faculty of Arts.
Course structure
The course is organised on a basis of three sequences and a number of miscellaneous subjects.
Students must complete the subjects Generic Skills 1 and 2 (GEN101 & GEN102) and either:
- two majors; one minor; and one miscellaneous subject.
or
- one major; two minors; and four miscellaneous subjects.
If the second option is followed, at least one of the minors must be chosen from disciplines offering majors.
A major (64 subject points) consists of eight single session subjects, two subjects at Level 1, at least two subjects at Level 2, and at least two subjects at Level 3.
A minor (40 subject points) consists of five single session subjects, two subjects at Level 1, at least one subject at Level 2 and at least one subject at Level 3.
Major and minors are available in the disciplines listed.
Majors
- Art History;
- English;
- History;
- Philosophy;
- Psychology;
- Sociology.
Minors
- Art History;
- English;
- History;
- Philosophy;
- Psychology;
- Sociology;
- Administration;
- Biomedical Sciences;
- Computing;
- Economics;
- Environmental Studies;
- Japanese;
- Law;
- Mathematics;
- Politics.
In special circumstances the Course Coordinator may also approve minors in disciplines not listed above.
Miscellaneous subjects
Miscellaneous subjects may be chosen from the following, providing that prerequisites for specific subjects are met:
- any of the disciplines in which there are majors and minors;
and
- any other degree level subjects approved by the Course Coordinator.
Subjects outside the Faculty of Arts
In order to comply with the requirement that no more than 64 subject points be taken from outside the Faculty of Arts, the following should be kept in mind:
- all available majors are taught from the Faculty of Arts;
- some of the available minors are taught from outside the Faculty of Arts;
and
- for the faculty of origin of miscellaneous subjects consult the Course Coordinator or Student Administration Centre.
Subject levels
- No more than ten Level 1 subjects (80 subject points) may be counted towards the Bachelor of Arts degree;
- at least five subjects (40 subject points) must be taken at Level 3;
and
- some subjects demand prior successful completion of other prerequisite subjects. These prerequisites may be determined from the subject descriptions in this handbook.
Enrolment restrictions
Except by permission of the Course Coordinator in cases where credit has been granted, students are required:
- to take at least three of the first four subjects in their course from major and minor sequences. At least two of these subjects must be from major sequences;
and
- to take at least three of the second four subjects in their course from major and minor sequences. At least two of these subjects must be from major sequences.
Area studies
Within the Bachelor of Arts course structure, it is possible to complete an interdisciplinary area of study. One option, for example, is Women's/Gender Studies. Women's/Gender Studies is a coherent program which draws on women's studies subjects offered in the major disciplines of the Bachelor of Arts. Students should seek further advice from the Course Coordinator on an appropriate selection among their major(s), minor(s) and miscellaneous subjects.
Further advice on the Bachelor of Arts
Further advice on selection of subjects and other aspects of the Bachelor of Arts course, including advice on career opportunities for Arts graduates, may be obtained from the booklet entitled A Student's Guide to the Bachelor of Arts, available from the Student Administration Office or the School of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Major strands
Art history major
Level 1
- ART110 19th Century European Art
- ART112 European Art 1900-1945
Level 2
- ART210 Australian Art to 1939
- ART214 Aspects of Design, 1850 to the Present
- ART215 Australian Art from 1939
Level 3
- ART310 Issues in Contemporary Art
- ART315 Perspectives in Photography
- ART316 Italian Renaissance Art
English major
Level 1
- LIT107 English Literature 1
- LIT108 English Literature 2
Level 2
At least two from:
- LIT207 Children's Fiction
- LIT213 English Romantic Literature
- LIT214 Australian Literature
- LIT215 Post-Colonial Literatures in English
- LIT216 Introduction to Literary Theory
Level 3
At least two from:
- LIT301 Modernism
- LIT302 Contemporary Australian Writing
- LIT303 The English Novel from Austen to Lawrence
- LIT313 Experiments in Modern Literature
- FLM307 Literature & Film
History major
Level 1
- HST101 The Contemporary World 1
- HST102 The Contemporary World 2
Level 2
At least two from:
- HST201 Colonial Australia
- HST202 The American People
- HST204 Twentieth Century Australia
- HST206 Modern Britain
- HST210 Mass Communication in the Modern World
- HST211 Gender, Sexuality & Identity in Europe from 1890
Level 3
At least two from:
- HST301 International History from 1945
- HST303 Literature & Society
- HST304 Region, Community, Locality
Philosophy major
Level 1
- PHL101 Applied Ethics
- PHL102 Problems of Philosophy
Level 2
At least two from:
- PHL201 Critical Reasoning
- PHL202 Ethical Theory
- PHL204 Ethics in the Public Sector
- PHL205 Philosophy of Feminism
- PHL209 Theories of Justice
- POL205 Political Ideas
- LIT216 Introduction to Literary Theory
Level 3
At least two from:
- REL301 Faith & Reason
- INF300 Theories of Knowledge
- SOC303 Sociological Theory
Psychology major
Level 1
- PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1M
- PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2M
Level 2
- PSY201 Research Methods in Psychology
and two from:
- PSY202 Developmental Psychology
- PSY203 Social Psychology
- PSY204 Psychological Testing
- PSY208 Behavioural Neuroscience 1
Level 3
Three from:
- PSY301 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
- PSY304 Psychopathology
- PSY305 Psychology of Personality
- PSY306 Modification of Human Behaviour
- PSY307 Cognition
- PSY308 Behavioural Neuroscience 2
Professional recognition
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has accredited the psychology major as satisfying the first three years towards the requirements for Associate Membership of the APS. Associate Membership requires four years of accredited study.
Students intending to enrol in an accredited fourth year program in psychology must complete a minimum of ten psychology subjects.
It is expected that students will complete Level 1 subjects in Psychology before progressing to Level 2 subjects, and Level 2 subjects in Psychology before progressing to Level 3.
Distance education students enrolled in the following subjects will be expected to enrol in residential schools:
- PSY201 Research Methods in Psychology
- PSY204 Psychological Testing
- PSY301 Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
- PSY307 Cognition
- PSY304 Psychopathology
- PSY308 Behavioural Neuroscience 2
Students should ascertain whether the residential school is to be held on the Bathurst or Wagga Wagga campus.
Further details of the requirements for a major or minor in psychology may be obtained from the Psychology Discipline Convenor. Distance education students planning either a major or a minor should consult the Discipline Convenor at the end of their first year of psychology in order to plan their program for the remaining psychology subjects.
Sociology major
Level 1
- SOC101 Introductory Sociology
- SOC102 Social Inequality
Level 2
and at least one from:
- SOC201 Gender & Social Change
- SOC202 Sociology of Religion
- SOC203 Sociology of Youth
- SOC204 Family & Gender
- SOC212 Class: Images & Reality
- SOC216 Understanding Rural Society
Level 3
- SOC303 Sociological Theory
and at least one from:
- SOC302 Environment & Society
- SOC305 Australian Culture, Myths & Nationalism
- SOC308 Community Analysis
- SOC314 Organisations, Culture & Society
Minor strands
Please Note:
Only one minor may be taken from outside the Faculty of Arts.
In Art History a minor strand must include ART210 Australian Art to 1939.
In Psychology a minor strand must include PSY201 Research Methods in Psychology.
In Sociology a minor strand must include SOC205 Social Research.
Japanese minor
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
- JPN301 Japanese 3
- JPN302 Japanese 4
- JPN341 Japan: Society & Culture
Politics minor
Level 1
- POL101 Australian Government & Politics
- POL104 Comparative Politics
Level 2
At least one from:
- POL205 Political Ideas
- POL207 American Politics
- PAD210 Public Administration
Level 3
At least one from:
- HST301 International History from 1945
- PAD320 Public Policy
Minor strands outside the Faculty of Arts
Administration minor - (Faculty of Commerce)
Level 1
- MGT100 Organisations & Management
- POL101 Australian Government & Politics
Level 2
At least one from:
- MGT210 Organisation Behaviour
- HRM210 Human Resource Management
- INR210 Industrial Relations in Australia
- PAD210 Public Administration
Level 3
At least one from:
- MGT320 Managing Change
- PAD310 Public Personnel Management
- PAD320 Public Policy
- PAD330 Regional & Local Administration
Biomedical Sciences (Faculty of Health Sciences)
Level 1
- BMS123 Human Anatomy
- BMS115 Introductory Medical Microbiology
Level 2
- BMS220 Human Physiology
- BMS225 Pharmacology
Level 3
- BMS330 Medical Physiology
Computing minor - (Faculty of Science & Agriculture)
Level 1
- ITC182 Understanding & Using Computers
Level 2
- ITC202 Database Systems Management
- ITC211 The Systems Environment
- ITC215 Decision Support
Level 3
- ITC383 Information Systems Management
Economics minor - (Faculty of Commerce)
Level 1
- ECO100 Macroeconomics
- ECO110 Microeconomics
Level 2
At least one from:
- ECO210 Labour Economics
- ECO220 Macroeconomic Analysis
- ECO230 Managerial Economics
- FIN340 Public Finance
Level 3
At least one from:
- ECO310 Economic Philosophy & Policy
- ECO320 International Economics
- ECO330 Urban & Regional Economics
- ECO340 International Finance
Environmental Studies minor - (Faculty of Science & Agriculture)
Level 1
- BIO100 Concepts of Biology
- GEO164 Earth System Processes
Level 2
At least one from:
- BIO200 Principles of Ecology
- GEO225 Concepts of Geology
Level 3
At least one from:
- BIO310 Aquatic Biology
- GEO302 Quaternary Geomorphology
Law minor - (Faculty of Commerce/Faculty of Arts)
Level 1
- LAW100 The Australian Legal System
- POL101 Australian Government & Politics
Level 2
At least one from:
- LAW207 Social Welfare Law 1
- LAW210 Commercial Law
- LAW230 Local Government Law 1
- LAW240 Industrial Law
- LAW260 Administrative Law
Level 3
At least one from:
- LAW303 Social Welfare Law 2
- LAW310 Corporation Law
- LAW320 Taxation Law & Practice
- LAW330 Finance Law
- LAW350 Advanced Commercial Law
- LAW360 Local Government Law 2
Mathematics minor - (Faculty of Science & Agriculture)
Level 1
- MTH101 Mathematics 1A
- MTH102 Mathematics 1B
- MTH128 Calculus 2
Level 2
or
Level 3
- MTH328 Complex Analysis
- MTH307 Mathematical Modelling
Inquiries
Administrative Assistant
Bob Ward
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Telephone: (02) 6933 2781
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2792
Email: bward@csu.edu.au
Course Coordinator
Associate Professor Sotirios Sarantakos
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Telephone: (02) 6933 2260
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2792
Email: ssarantakos@csu.edu.au
Distance Education Course Coordinator
Dr Lyn Gorman
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Telephone: (02) 6933 2748
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2792
Email: lgorman@csu.edu.au
Internal Course Coordinator
David Gilbey
Telephone: (02) 6933 2465
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2792
Email: dgilbey@csu.edu.au