The BEA471 Macroeconomic unit aims: to introduce students to some of the important recent developments in macroeconomics; to demonstrate how macroeconomists use macroeconomic theory, stylized facts and modelling framework to obtain quantitative answers to some very intriguing questions; and to provide students with some standard tools and models required to deal with the modern macroeconomic...

What does masculinity mean, and why does it exist in so many different forms? In this unit we explore the meaning and manifestations of a variety of different masculinities. We query the cultural expectations regarding masculinity that accompany boyhood, adolescence, middle and old age, as well as the different forms of masculinity associated with different races and class statuses. We question...

Microeconomics is essential for advancing understanding of human behaviours and evaluating the impact of public policy and business practices. The unit builds upon the materials covered in undergraduate economic units. The goal of the unit is to apply the basic principles of microeconomics to analyse a range of real-world problems and policy issues that involve the behaviour of consumers and...

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This unit introduces you to ceramics practices through hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and creative projects. You will undertake a number of small experiments to gain and apply knowledge of a range of ceramic techniques and explore surface possibilities through the firing process. An independent project will allow you to explore techniques further, resulting in a realised creative project....

HMC219 is designed to further develop competence in intermediate spoken and written Chinese (simplified characters). The unit builds on students’ study in HMC101 and HMC102. It introduces new grammar and vocabulary as well as examples of real-world language use to develop their Chinese to an intermediate level. ...

HMC220 is designed to further develop students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening of Chinese language from the foundation of HMC101/2 Chinese 1A and 1B and following on in sequence from HMC219 Chinese 2A. The focus is to expand vocabulary range and learn more complex grammatical structures and sentence patterns associated with real-life topics. ...

This unit develops competence in advanced spoken and written Chinese (simplified characters). It is a workshop style, participatory language unit. The unit includes 1) discussions regarding grammar and 2) student and teacher-led exercises in speaking and listening, reading and writing. This unit builds on your previous study of Chinese in HMC101, 102, 219 and 220 to advance your competency in...

HMC320 is the continuation of HMC319. This is a workshop style, participatory language unit. The unit includes 1) discussions regarding grammar and 2) student and teacher-led exercises in speaking and listening, reading and writing. This unit builds on your previous study of Chinese in HMC101, 102, 219, 220 and 319 to advance your competency in reading, writing and speaking Mandarin Chinese. ...

City Lives brings together practical skills in urban analysis and observation to promote critical consideration of the pressing urban issues of our times. In particular, this unit tackles contemporary issues of urban inclusion, exclusion, diversity, and creativity. It interrogates who and what is given ‘place’ in the city and the norms which shape urban governance, encounter, interaction, and...