What is integrated human studies?

Integrated Human Studies brings together the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities to explore the complex and multifaceted issues facing humankind.  Therefore, the content of this course draws on a wide range of specific discipline areas that concern humans and human environments, including history, ecology, human biology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, economics and politics.  It includes a range of modes of inquiry used by various disciplines and recognises the importance of values in human culture and behaviour.         

What do IHS courses offer?

IHS courses offer:

1. an understanding about the world in which you live, the opportunities and challenges that will arise within your lifetime
2. understand the ways in which human action can shape world futures
3. essential knowledge and skills for the 21st century relevant to a wide range of disciplines
4. familiarity with Web 2.0 technologies and social-networking skills
5. personal, professional and academic development
6. the capacity to make difference in your current or future career.

What materials are used in the course?

As well as study guidelines and specific topic outlines and reports developed by the CIHS teaching staff, extensive use is made of peer-reviewed scholarly publications, resources provided by leading individuals and institutions concerned with human and global issues and online educational resources providing relevant facts and concepts from the range of disciplines listed above.  The latter materials include book chapters, e-books,  encyclopedia articles, interactive visual materials and videos. All of these materials are freely available and readily accessed online.         

What kind of learning experience can you expect?

IHS courses combine best-practice teaching and learning with the latest online technologies to provide a rich learning experience.  As well as engaging with web-based resources, you will use ePortfolios to develop a personal and professional profile, social-networking tools to communicate and collaborate with others in group discussions and projects and a range of Web 2.0 applications to create your own artifacts and contribute to the web of knowledge.

All of our courses and units are run with the Moodle education platform.  You can view unit outlines and some of the educational tools and activites used through guest access on our site
http://ewfi.moodle.com.au/moodle/