Units

This unit introduces you to the economic history of the modern world. Employing recent insights from both history and economics, it examines major turning points, trends, and events in the development of the modern world. Upon completing th…

This unit will provide you with an understanding of one of the defining political phenomena of our times – populism. Several of the most prominent and controversial leaders, parties and movements of recent years have been labelled as 'popul…

In this unit you will explore what popular culture can tell us about globalisation and global studies. Film, music, print and digital media, video games, and other forms of popular culture are significant parts of people’s identities and ho…

In this unit, you will examine the interplay of external and internal factors in shaping the modern political environment of the Middle East and North Africa. Starting with an overview of the establishment of the state system during and aft…

This unit addresses the question whether there are successful arguments for or against the existence of gods. The unit begins by considering what it would take for something to be a successful argument for or against the existence of gods.…

Imagine spending a day without language: without speaking, without reading, without hearing anyone else say anything, without even thinking to yourself in language. That would be a weird day! Language is a key part of almost everything we d…

Symbolic logic is a study of information and its representation in a range of forms. Because information and representation are so widespread, logic is a rich and rewarding field with strong connections to philosophy, mathematics, computer…

The unit will discuss the normative foundations of the state and of the institution of private property. What is the proper role of government? Why should we obey the law? What is the relation between property and liberty? When, if ever, is…

The current global environmental crisis poses both philosophical and urgent political challenges. This unit examines the implications of environmental concerns for our moral concepts and our current way of life. Should non-human animals hav…

The unit considers a range of topics in metaphysics and ethics from an Indian perspective. The aim is to contrast the views of the conservative Hindu philosophers with those of the Indian heretics. Among the metaphysical topics special emph…

English has been described as one of the most changing and hybrid languages of all times, and in this unit you will delve into the history of the language from the earliest written records to the present day. You begin by scrutinising attit…

Digital technologies are changing the ways we shop and consume goods and services today. Contemporary consumption is faster and more convenient than ever but it is also marred by concerns over commodification, automation, data privacy, labo…

This unit investigates the nature of evil, in light of psychological and other factors that enable people to commit acts of great evil. Questions discussed include: If an evildoer suffered serious childhood abuse, should this influence our…

A series of large-scale, interlocking challenges are facing societies globally, and digital news and the media play a central role. Misinformation. News fatigue, avoidance and boredom. Climate crisis. Global population shifts. Political pol…

In this unit, you explore the history of electronic music, from early experiments with phonographs at the end of the nineteenth century to contemporary electronic dance music. You investigate the important concepts and innovations that led…

In recent decades, Indigenous peoples from Australia and throughout the world have fought tirelessly for the recognition of their unique rights and return of their land. These decades of activism and action have resulted in increasing parce…

Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. Globally we are in a race to both decarbonise our economies and adapt to climate impacts and this means driving large changes across systems spanning energy, health, infrastructu…

Drawing from the wide range of disciplines offered by the Faculty of Arts, the Arts Italy Intensive offers you the opportunity to learn and experience the culture, history, language, society and landscape of one of the most influential worl…

Drawing from the wide range of disciplines offered by the Faculty of Arts, Monash Arts Malaysia: Global city Asia uses contemporary Malaysian society as a gateway to understanding the challenges and opportunities occasioned by urbanisation…

In this unit you will rethink the value and purpose of ‘acting’ in a general sense. You will consider and practise how you ‘act’ in all areas of your life and you will learn strategies for performing on (i) theatrical stages; (ii) professio…

What is the purpose of studying History, and how has the academic discipline of History changed over time? In this unit, you will examine the professional practice of History and the different approaches, theoretical preoccupations and phil…

In this unit you will explores the political, social, and cultural history of Renaissance Florence through examination of the city’s urban, artistic, and political spaces. You will be invited to understand the city’s evolution from the late…

This unit is the third of a sequence of four units that integrates the development of aural skills with the theoretical understanding of music through listening, analysis, performance, notation and composition. It further expands on the ski…

This unit is the fourth and final of a sequence of four units that integrates the development of aural skills with the theoretical understanding of music through listening, analysis, performance, notation and composition. It consolidates th…

In this unit, you participate in learning practices and activities directly concerned with presentation skills as practiced in academic and professional environments. You are introduced to key performance presentation concepts and given the…

In this unit you will explore medieval Italy from the eleventh to the fourteenth centuries as a site of encounter between a range of religious and cultural traditions. You will be invited to understand the complex web of cultural interactio…

How do you stay open and engaged when stakes are high? How do you respond to what's unfolding in the moment? How do you create something together that none of us could do alone? In this unit, you will use improvisation techniques from theat…

This unit introduces you to the basics of ancient Egyptian language in its classic phase, Middle Egyptian, written in hieroglyphs. This script developed during the late fourth millennium BCE and was used for a wide variety of inscriptions f…

Designed to advance your intercultural competence to support you to operate ethically and effectively in contemporary workplaces, the Global Encounters program is delivered across diverse, virtual and real-world learning settings. You will…

Our cultural and media lives are increasingly shaped by automation. In this unit you will examine the pervasive role of personalised feeds, recommendation systems, algorithms and artificial intelligence in everyday life. Drawing on examples…