HASS1000.2: Places: What Does Place Mean To Us?
Discover how we come to feel belonged in the places we live, and why place doesn’t embody the same meanings for all of us.
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
HASS1000.2: Places: What Does Place Mean To Us?
Learn about the history and learning principles of the humanities.
This is the second three-week course in the 12-week HASS1000 program. This program provides innovative research skills in humanities disciplines, informed by traditional and new perspectives. It fosters a learning environment that enables you to develop skills in problem solving, making convincing arguments, and intercultural awareness.
At the conclusion of this program, you will have developed written, oral and digital research and communication skills that are vital for success in the BA and a range of potential career paths.
What topics will you cover?
Please see the HASS1000: BA Futures course handbook for more detail.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in the humanities, or answering questions about being human. You need to have completed HASSS1000.1: What Does It Mean to Be Human? An Introduction to the Humanities.
Who will you learn with?
Hi everyone! I am a casual academic, Student Advocate and bookseller with a passion for contemporary environmental fiction, teaching and cats.
Who developed the course?
The University of Newcastle Australia
The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 173rd in the world (QS rankings, 2024).
Established
1965Location
Newcastle, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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