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References
Grenville, K. The Writing Book. A Workbook for Fiction Writers.
Sydney, Allen & Unwin, 1990
Kinross-Smith, G. Writec A Working Guide for New Writers.
Melbourne, Oxford University Press, 1992
Vargas Llosa, M. A Writer's Reality. Boston, Houghton Mifflin, 1991
ATI 16 Linguistics 1
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: nil
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
In this subject, basic linguistic concepts are introduced which
are necessary to the understanding of the mechanics of
language. The topics studied include sound systems of
human speech, the combination of sounds into words, the
rules for combining words into sentences, the study of
meaning, the role of discourse, and language usage within a
social system.Although most of the examples are taken from
the English language, their applicability to Japanese, Korean,
Italian and other languages is also explained. Students
undertaking foreign language majors are highly
recommended to include this subject in their course. It is also
available to students not studying languages.
Textbook
Fromkin, V. et al. An Introduction to Language. 2nd Australian edn,
2, Sydney, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1990
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ATI 17
Philosophy of Mind
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No. of hours per week: three hours
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Prerequisites: nil
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Assessment: continuous
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This subject is offered as an elective for psychophysiology co-
$ major students.This subject introduces students to a range of
philosophical issues associated with the study of mind, brain
and cognition. It draws upon problems and issues arising
from recent developments in computer technology, especially
in artificial intelligence research, expert systems and neural
nets, to show the contemporary relevance of many
traditional approaches to the philosophy of mind, and to
explore some of the new questions which have emerged
from these advanced technologies.
Textbooks
Consult the lecturer in charge
References
Allrnan, W. Apprentices of Wondec Inside the Neural Network
Revolution. Bantam Books. 1989
Penrose. R. The Emperor's New Mind. Oxford, Oxford University
Press, 1989
ATI 18
Aboriginal lssues
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: nil
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
Th~subject is designed to allow examination of a wide range
of contemporary Aboriginal issues. It is expected that
students will become aware of the social and historical
antecedents and recognise relationships that exist between
them.
The central theme of the subject is the relationship between
land and culture. from disoossession and demoralisation to
the contempora& land rights movement as an attempt to reestablish
a satisfactory cultural identity. Issues covered will
include land rights, the search for identity. community
development, health, employment, art and music.
References
To be advised
ATI 19 Academic Communication Skills
No. of hours per week: four hours
Prerequisite: nil
This subject is strongly recommended for all first
year international students
Assessment: continuous, and will be based on
classwork, a journal and essay
Subject aims and description
This subject is designed specifically for international students.
It seeks to explicitly teach techniques in academic skills which
aid in the transition to Australian tertiary academic life. The
course incorporates classes in advanced reading, research
techniques, essay writing, discussion skills analysis and
criticism.
These skills are taught within a framework of English as a
second language. It is taught through several themes which
examine cultural issues and values in the Australian setting.
As well it seeks to orient students to different disciplinary
thinking by viewing these themes from different subject
perspectives.
It incorporates guest lecturers, language support and a forum
for problem solving for students new to the Australian
academic expectations.
References
Swan, M. Practical English Usage. 22nd edn, Oxford, Oxford
University Press. 1980
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Archeology
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: nil
Assessment: by essay, fieldwork diary and report
Subject aims and description
This subject introduces students to field techniques as a
method of enquiry in archeology. Students will develop an
understanding of the adaptability of human populations,
theories of human evolution and development, and acquire
insights into Australian race relations.
The subject involves a five day field work program held
during a non-teaching week. Students learn and practise a
number of site survey techniques on a variety of sites. Direct
contact with local Aboriginal communities is provided
through cultural heritage officers. Lectures and tutorials are
held for five weeks after the field trip and cover such topics
as developments in Australian archeology, contributions
from the sciences, environmental issues, ethics and the
Aboriginal view of archeology.
References
Flood, J. Archaeology of the Dreamtime. Sydney, Collins, 1983
Flood, J. The Riches of Ancient Australia. St. Lucia, University of
Queensland Press, 1990