Welcome to the Bachelor of Arts

1. Welcometo the Bachelor of Arts FACULTY OFEDUCATION & ARTS SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Online Program Information Session | Semester 2 2019

2. Acknowledgement of Country

3. Program Convenor Dr Hamish FordEmail: Hamish.Ford@newcastle.edu.au Phone: (02) 4921 7821 Office Location: MC124 (McMullin Building) The Program Convenor is the academic staff member with overall responsibility for the management and quality of your program. Contact me for advice on academic matters, including career advice and course recommendations to suit your interests and study plans. Photo goes here

4. Deputy Program Convenor Dr Marie-Laure Vuaille-Barcan Email: marie-laure.vuaille-barcan@newcastle.edu.au Office location: MCG41 Photo goes here The Deputy Program Convenor assists the Program Convenor with academic matters.

5. Program Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. For more info visit newcastle.edu.au/askuon or email programadvice@newcastle.edu.au • CallaghanPayton Tagaroulias Phone: (02) 4033 9586 • Ourimbah • Belinda Lake (Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays) Phone: (02) 4349 4598

6. Course Coordinator A  Course Coordinator is responsible for organising one or more individual courses (subjects). You will have a different Course Coordinator for each course you are enrolled in, and examples of areas for which they are responsible include course content, adverse circumstances, and grades. Program Advisor and Student Advisor A Program Advisor has thorough knowledge of a degree program. Your Program Advisor can help you ensure that you are following the requirements and structure of your degree program. You should contact your Program Advisor if you have any administrative enquiries about your degree. Student Advisors are part of the Student Advice Team and are located in Student Central locations. They assist you to navigate UON policies and procedures and the free services to support you during your study.

7. Semester Study Load Full-time study = Domestic Students: Enrolled in 30 units or more per semester or enrolled in a total of 60 units or more in that academic year International Students: Enrolled in 40 units per semester Part-time study = Domestic Students: 10 – 20 units per semester International Students: Should enroll full-time. Meet with a Student Advisor or visit Student Central if you want to vary your course load Every 10 unit course requires 10 hours study per week

8. Terminology Core Courses = compulsory courses completed by everyone studying the program Major = a structured sequence of courses providing specialised knowledge in a particular study area Minor = half a major Elective = any unrestricted course in the University Note: Some Majors may have their own compulsory courses.

9. Terminology Lecture = A large group session (1-2 hours) where key content and ideas are introduced and delivered to you by a lecturer. Tutorial = Workshop or Seminar = A small group session (1-2 hours) devoted to active class discussion core course material (set readings, lectures, screenings, etc.) as guided by an academic tutor. A medium group session (1-2hrs) combining delivery of course material (set readings, lectures, screenings, etc.) and discussion thereof as guided by an academic. Personal Study/Independent Learning = • For every 10 unit course, you should devote at least 10 hours study per week. This includes time spent on assignments, exam preparation, in PASS sessions, as well as regular week to week review and study, plus attending lectures, etc.

10. What You Will Study • UON BA Core Courses • The following courses provide the backbone of your degree, and must be completed in order to graduate. • They shine a spotlight on what the BA is, what it is for, what skills it provides students with, and what directions it can take people, in work and life. • Ideally these course are taken in sequence. • BA Futures (HASS1000) • BA Practice (HASS2000) • BA Project (HASS3000)

11. What You Will Study • UON BA Subject Areas: • Major & Minor Choices • The following are subject areas or ‘disciplines’ offered in the UON BA, from which you can choose for your majors and minors. • Please note: For some majors, minors and individual courses you will need to travel to Newcastle.

12. What You Will Study: BA Major & Minor Choices • Creative & Performing Arts • Education • English & Writing • Film, Media & Cultural Studies • French Studies (either Beginner or Intermediate Sequence) • German • Global Indigenous Studies • History • Human Geography & the Environment • Japanese Studies (either Beginner or Intermediate Sequence) • Linguistics • Politics & International Relations • Psychology Studies • Sociology & Anthropology

13. Additional Minors Majors & Minors Available to Study Entirely Online • Ancient History • Chinese • Gender and Sexuality Studies • Information Technology • Studies of Religion • Violence Studies • Writing Studies • English & Writing • Film, Media & Cultural Studies • French Studies • Global Indigenous Studies • History • Japanese Studies • Sociology & Anthropology

14. BA SUBJECT AREAS AVAILABLE AS MAJORS OR MINORS • ENGLISH AND WRITING • Study particular authors, genres, types, and periods of writing in their cultural, critical, and historical contexts; develop your creative writing practice across fiction, poetry, and non-fiction forms. • CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS • Develop your self-expression and boost your confidence as you explore a diverse range of visual art, drama and performance-making and multimedia opportunities.

15. BA SUBJECT AREAS AVAILABLE AS MAJORS OR MINORS • HISTORY • Investigate the modern histories of countries and regions, focusing on key issues and themes such as war, Fascism and women’s history, as well as genres of history such as history on film and heritage. • HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND THE ENVIRONMENT • Investigate the processes and patterns that transform our world and the impact they have on the human environment.

16. BA SUBJECT AREAS AVAILABLE AS MAJORS OR MINORS • POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS • Investigate the nature of political systems, both in Australia and internationally, key political ideas, arguments, theories and terminology, and the impact of politics on decisions about the allocation of scarce resources and addressing social problems. • SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY • Understand how society works by examining how we live now – be it youth cultures, the body, food – and the wide variety of different organising principles governing societies that have existed over millennia.

17. BA SUBJECT AREAS AVAILABLE AS MAJORS OR MINORS • PSYCHOLOGY STUDIES • Learn about the psychological theories that seek to understand how humans think, feel, act and react, including those relating to both social interactions with others and biological studies of how the brain works. • EDUCATION • Learn about learning by studying historical, current, and possible future approaches to education across different levels, taking in conceptual and practical dimensions.

18. BA SUBJECT AREAS AVAILABLE AS MAJORS OR MINORS • LANGUAGE STUDIES – FRENCH, GERMAN, JAPANESE • Study the language as a beginner or continuer and its related cultures; take advantage of the chance to go on exchange to France or Japan! • LINGUISTICS • Find out about and analyse  language as a human communication system, focusing on the structure, acquisition and uses of language, and the variety of world languages.

19. BA SUBJECT AREAS AVAILABLE AS MAJORS OR MINORS • FILM, MEDIA AND CULTURAL STUDIES • Analyse the production, circulation and reception of a wide range of audiovisual and other forms of mediated culture spanning classic and contemporary world cinema through to recent TV shows and social media. • GLOBAL INDIGENOUS STUDIES • Study Indigenous Peoples' historical and contemporary experiences and perspectives, including different histories, social organisation, leadership styles, cultures, and issues of diverse communities.

20. MAJORS AND MINORS AVAILABLE TO STUDY ENTIRELY ONLINE • English & Writing • Film, Media & Cultural Studies • French Studies • Global Indigenous Studies • History • Japanese Studies • Sociology & Anthropology • ADDITIONAL SUBJECT • AREAS AVAILABLE AS • MINORS • Ancient History • Chinese • Gender and Sexuality Studies • Information Technology • Studies of Religion • Violence Studies • Writing Studies

21. UONline (Blackboard) uonline.newcastle.edu.au There is an online Blackboardsite for all students in the Bachelor of Arts. Each course has a Blackboard page. Course outlines, study materials and assessments can be accessed here. Visit this site regularly to check on program information, updates, program key contacts and help with your studies. All communication from Blackboard, teaching staff, programs & timetabling is via your UON email. Be sure to check it regularly.

22. UONCapture uonline.newcastle.edu.au UONCapture is the University's platform for recording classes and other teaching resources. Timetabled lectures conducted in equipped classrooms will be recorded. To access these recordings, please log into UONline and visit your course site. Then, click the UONCapture link at the bottom of your course menu to access recordings.

23. When do tutorials and/or labs start? • Check each of your course Blackboard sites and Course Outlines. • Courses generally have lectures in Week One, while some tutorials/seminars/workshops • also start in Week One.

24. Textbooks • Check your courses’ Blackboard sites and Course Outlines to see where set readings are located. • Some courses have their readings available in digital form via the Blackboard page, while others require that you purchase Readers (from the Print Centre) or textbooks (from the Co-Op Book Shop). • Be sure to check this before the start of Week One.

25. The BA Degree Structure • The BA is made up of 240 units. • Most courses are worth 10 units so you will complete roughly 24 courses • The usual full time load is 4 courses (40 units) per semester • At this rate, you will complete in 3 years full-time or you can take up to 8 years part-time

26. Degree Structure

27. Degree Structure

28. Combined Degree Structure Arts/Science 320 units – 4 years full time 10 years part time

29. Program Plan A Program Plan outlines the structure of your degree. It is designed to provide you with an easy to follow plan you can use to check that you are on track with your degree, and help you choose courses that will be appropriate for your program.

30. How to access your program plan See your Program Plan under Program Information Log into myUON Click the My Details tile

31. How to manage your assessment schedule • Use a diary • Use a wall planner (grab a free wall planner at the Orientation Expo or from Student Central) • Look at the due date and count backwards to work out when you need to start assignments • Apps to help you plan, for example, My Study Life • Whatever works for you – there is no right or wrong • Organise your day and week in a way that is best for you, taking into account domestic situation, paid employment, sleep patterns, and social life.

32. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) ENGL1040 FMSC1200 FREN1100/1200 GRMN1502 HIST1001 LING1000 SOCA1020 SOCA1050 SOCA1200 SOCS1100 GEOG1020 PSYC1000 PSYC1020 PSYC1030

33. Are you eligible for credit? • If you have studied at another institution you may be eligible for credit. • For advice, talk to your Program Advisor Credit information for current students

34. FAQs Can I enrol part-time?Yes, you can, but you need to be aware that there is a maximum completion time of 8 years. All students must complete their program within this time frame. It is advised that you complete 20 units per semester to ensure that you will stay on schedule. Please seek advice from Program Convenor/program Advisor before dropping courses or changing to part-time. What if I need to take a semester off?Students can apply for this in their myHub portal, called a Leave of Absence. You can receive up to 12 months (2 Semesters) leave without additional approval. What if I have personal circumstances such as illness that means I can’t submit my assignments on time?Students can apply online for Adverse Circumstances through MyUON. Can I change my enrolment in the first few weeks of semester?Yes, you can add any new courses to your enrolment up until the end of the 2nd week of semester. You can drop any courses in myHub by the HECS census date. Census Date: Friday Week 4 – 23rd August

35. What to expect in your first semester - tips from a current student • Work starts in Week 1 – there is no easing into it • Check due dates and details of assignments now • Are there formal exams? • Some things might be confronting – be prepared • You’ll go through ups and downs – excitement, followed by self-doubt, followed by confidence • Your most important skill to develop – time management! • Everybody has good and bad days, weeks, even courses, but you can recover • Don’t be afraid to ask for help – knowing what you don’t know is a valuable skill, and key to learning!

36. Checklist for first day at uni • Have you: • Organised a student card? • Organised a parking permit or know which bus to catch? • Know where your rooms are located? • Downloaded the MyUon app? • Bought plenty of insect repellent? • Located reliable coffee?

37. All the best for next week ‘Just believe in yourself. Even if you don’t, pretend that you do, and at some point, you will.’ – Venus Williams ‘If someone wants to seem to be something, stubbornly and for a long time, [s/]he eventually finds it hard to be anything else.’ – Friedrich Nietzsche

38. Are there any questions?

39. What’s On Next: Meet your Program Convenor and Program Advisor to ask any questions 12:30pm – 2pm Lunch: Bar on The Hill 1pm – 3pm Campus Tours: from Bar on the Hill 2pm – 4pm Our Shout and Entertainment: Bar on the Hill