Bachelor of Arts corrections page

• David Rowswell (Unlicensed) Second subject requirement for English Literature should be

  Three courses at 200 level:

• Tymara Oberdries (Unlicensed) Please replace the Asian Studies major requirements with the following

Asian Studies

• Complete the following courses at 100 level:
  • ASIA 101
  • Further courses worth 20 points from:
    
    • ANTH 101
    • ANTH 102
    • CHIN 101
    • CHIN 102
    • CHIN 112
    • FHSS 110
    • GEOG 112
    • INTP 113
    • JAPA 111
    • JAPA 112
    • JAPA 113
    • MUSC 150
    • RELI 108
• Complete the following courses at 200 level:
  • ASIA 201
  • Further courses worth 20 points from:
    

    • ASIA 202

    • ASIA 203

    • ASIA 204

    • ASIA 208

    • CHIN 211 

    • CHIN 212 

    • CHIN 213 

    • FHSS 210 

    • GEOG 212 

    • IBUS 201 

    • JAPA 204 

    • JAPA 205 

    • JAPA 213 

    • POLS 203 

    • POLS 208 

    • RELI 229
    • RELI 231
• Complete the following courses at 300 level:
  • ASIA 301
  • Further courses worth 20 points from:
    

    • ASIA 302

    • ASIA 303

    • ASIA 304

    • CHIN 311 

    • CHIN 312 

    • CHIN 313 

    • CHIN 314 

    • FHSS 310 

    • GEOG 312 *

    • GEOG 316 *

    • GEOG 320

    • HIST 310 

    • INTP 301

    • INTP 352

    • INTP 370 

    • INTP 378 

    • JAPA 304 

    • JAPA 305 

    • JAPA 322 

    • MARK 302 

    • MARK 319

    • POLS 378 

    • RELI 336
    • RELI 337
    • RELI 338

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Please change the bullet under 'Select your majors' to

• If the subject you wish to major in is not listed please contact a liaison officer. Or if you are already a student here contact a student adviser.

Please move Alex's video down the page to sit below the Writing Excellence section. Replace her still with this one if possible http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/why-victoria/our-students/alex-barrow

Replace her vacated spot with the original video:

[Video —Hagen Neumegen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvyANL79bEA

[title] Creating social change

[Cover shot 00.52+ or 00.57]

Development Studies

• Under subject-based 100-level courses: PUBL 113 should be double listed with SPOL 113 (Confluence now correct)
• Under 200-level subject-based courses: Heading (in black) should finish with a colon but a full stop.

Development Studies

• Under 200-level subject-based courses: ANTH 215 has no hyperlink, yet it exists in CoureFinder http://www.victoria.ac.nz/search?as_q=&q=ANTH+215&site=course_search_collection

English Literature

Complete two courses from ENGL 100-199.

Complete three courses at 300 level:

• • Two courses from ENGL 200-299
  • One further course from:
    • ENGL 200-299
    • CREW 200-299
    • THEA 205
    • THEA 211

Complete three courses at 300 level:

• • One course from ENGL 300-329
  • Two further courses from:
    • ENGL 300-399
    • THEA 305

Asian Studies

Add the following courses to the top of the 200-level subject requirements (see Confluence if you need guidance)

• ASIA 202

• ASIA 203

• ASIA 204

• ASIA 208

Add the following courses to the top of the 300-level subject requirements

• ASIA 302

• ASIA 303

• ASIA 304

And add further down the 300-level subject requirement, with an asterix to tie in with bulleted important information for the major

• FILM 304 *

Public Policy

• Under subject-based 100-level courses: PUBL 113 should be double listed with SPOL 113 (Confluence now correct)

Te reo Māori

Change first bullet to read "If you are doing this major you can include the complementary course Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context as part of your elective allowance.

Samoan Studies

Change first bullet to read "If you are doing this major you can include the complementary course Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context as part of your elective allowance.

Pacific Studies

• Change first bullet to read "If you are doing this major you can include the complementary course Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context as part of your elective allowance.
• Delete the second bullet point. Not required.

Education and Psychology

Delete second bullet that says "

• You can’t take a double major in Education and Psychology and Psychology, or in Education and Psychology and Education."

Classical Studies, Important information

Two changes are required. CHange to direct address and removing the (unlinked) course codes. The new content should be

• You may repleace one 100-level CLAS course with one of Introduction to Latin, Latin Literature and Language, or Introduction to Greek.

Under Art History - the first bullet bullet point should read:

• An approved substitute means you need to get approval from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences [Linkto:http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fhss/student-admin#servicetostudents].

The following bullet is under each subject requirements block and shouldn't be, as a new and improved version is already there once on the page under the degree requirements.

"The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information. If you have any questions talk to a liaison officer."

Delete 4th bullet of Important information under degree requirements. It currently reads

• If you want to study a major that is not listed in either Part A or Part B in the major selector below, you should speak to a Liaison Officer to develop a plan. If you’re already a student here, contact a student adviser." and is covered elsewhere on the page.

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'Get a Bachelor of Honours' block

Change heading to 'Get a Bachelor with Honours'

Change url of button to http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fhss/study/postgraduate

Delete repaeted sentence:

Gain skills valuable in any workplace—studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing. At Victoria you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.

please change the Important Skills back to one para and change as below (again sorry!)

You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing. At Victoria you'll have co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities that complement the academic knowledge you gain. you'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.

In the Writing Excellence block please change will to can

All writing courses you take can count towards any undergraduate degree. There are two [100-level] courses and three [200-level] courses available to study. You'll find these courses particularly useful if you plan to carry on your academic studies to postgraduate level.

Under latin important information update the following requirement as it is missing a word

• If you are approved to start at 200 level, you'll need to take two further courses from LATI 300–399.

Should the heading for 'Samoan Studies / Fa'asamoa' just read 'Samoan studies'

Paul: No, this is the official name. A change proposal is up for approval but we will update the name after they have it approved.

English literature intro is missing:

Study literature in English from all around the world, including New Zealand, the Pacific, America and India. Explore literature from the Middle Ages to the 21st century and discover different literary categories, like writing for children. You’ll learn to interpret literary texts and to express your understanding effectively. Explore different genres and find out how a work relates to its time, place and readers.

First BA degree requirement now reads

Complete at least 360 points, of which:

• At least 240 points must be from courses listed for the BA,
• A maximum of 180 points at 100 level and
• At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level.
  • Of the 180 points at least 75points must be at 300 level.
  • Of the 180 points at least 75 must be from courses listed for the BA.

As recorded at Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Under Teaching English to Speakers of Other Langagues (TESOL) the words 'further study to work as a language teacher' should have an inline link to Linkto:http://stage.victoria.ac.nz/explore/study-areas/language-teaching/about

Under Te Reo Maori important infomation the first two bullet points should read:

• If you have the appropriate NCEA level 3 standards then you won't need to do MAOR 101 and MAOR 102.
• If you're doing this major you can include the complementary course Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context [FHSS 110 linkto http://www.victoria.ac.nz/courses/fhss/110?year=2016]

Under Spanish important information the first two bullet points should read:

• If you have the appropriate NCEA level 3 Spanish standards then you won't need to do SPAN 111 and SPAN 112. But you will need to do one further course from SPAN 300–399.
• If you are doing this major you can include one or more of these complementary courses as part of your electives: Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context, Language Study Abroad, or Study Abroad for Language Students
  

Samoan studies important information the first bullet point should read:

• If you're doing this major you can include the complementary course Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context [FHSS 110 linkto http://www.victoria.ac.nz/courses/fhss/110?year=2016]

Under Pacific Studies the first bullet point should read:

• If you're doing this major you can include the complementary course Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context [FHSS 110 linkto http://www.victoria.ac.nz/courses/fhss/110?year=2016]

Under Modern Language important informaiton the second bullet point should read:

• If you are doing this major you can include one or more of these complementary courses as part of your electives: Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context, Language Study Abroad, or Study Abroad for Language Students

Under Maori studies the first bullet point should read:

• If you're doing this major you can include the complementary course Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context [FHSS 110 linkto http://www.victoria.ac.nz/courses/fhss/110?year=2016]

Under japanese important information the first bullet point should read:

• If you have the appropriate NCEA level 3 Japanese standards then you won't need to do JAPA 111 and JAPA 112.

Under German important information the first bullet point should read:

• If you have the appropriate NCEA level 3 German standards then you won't need to do the courses GERM 103 and GERM 104.

Under French important informaiton the second bullet point should read:

• If you are doing this major you can include one or more of these complementary courses as part of your electives: Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context, Language Study Abroad, or Study Abroad for Language Students

Under film - the bullet point about the approved subject should read:

• An approved substitute means you need to get approval from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences [Linkto:http://www.victoria.ac.nz/fhss/student-admin#servicetostudents].

Education and psychology major

blurb should read:

Study human development and learning with a focus on psychology. Explore how young people and children learn, and how they develop. Understand how to support children and young people who are experiencing social, emotional or learning difficulties using skills gained in psycho-educational assessment, evaluation, mediation and intervention.

Importantn information - second blurb should have EDUC and PSYC in full:

• You can’t take a double major in Education and Psychology and Psychology, or in Education and Psychology and Education.

Cultural Anthropology is missing its important information block:

Important information

• If you are doing this major you can include one or more of these complementary courses as part of your electives: Reading the World: Languages and Cultures in Context, Language Study Abroad, or Study Abroad for Language Students

Under important information for Classical Studies should the names be links and the codes not showing (this is how it looks for Asian Studies and Chinese).

• One 100-level CLAS course may be replaced by one of Introduction to Latin (LATI 103), Latin Literature and Language LATI 213, or Introduction to Greek GREE 112.

Links should be automatic but for this year are

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/courses/lati/103?year=2016

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/courses/lati/213?year=2016

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/courses/gree/112?year=2016

Jane Young (Unlicensed)

Under important information for Art History - reword the first bullet point to

'You will need to get approval from the Head of School at make a course substitution.

Psychology blurb should be changed to read:

The Political science blurb should read:

Study the theories and philosophies at the heart of politics. Examine political ideas including libertarianism, socialism and colonisation. Analyse social movements and the ideas behind them, including in gender equality, religious fundamentalism and environmentalism. Learn about the history, development and structure of New Zealand's political system, and enhance your understanding of the nature of power by comparing political systems from all over the world.

the international Relations blurb should read:

Examine the political motivations at the heart of the world's current events. Explore a wide range of issues including questions of war and peace, human rights, globalisation and the distribution of wealth and poverty around the world, and the efforts of transnational groups to promote change. You’ll also learn about the histories, theories and philosophies behind the political systems of different nations, from democracies to dictatorships and look at power and policies in specific areas of the world like Japan or Europe.

Under degree important information:

Fourth bullet point starting 'If you want to study a major ...' should read:

If you want to study a major that is not listed in either Part A or Part B in the major selector below, you should speak to a [linkto:http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/course-career/appointments] Liaison Offer to develop a plan. If you’re already a student here, contact a student adviser.

The heading 'Get a postgraduate qualification' should read 'Get a Bachelor of Honours'

The button should read 'Explore postgraduate options'

The link should be: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/programmes-courses/postgraduates

There is a quote missing between the second and third year blocks. This should be:

The internship enabled me to further develop my research and writing abilities. It was a huge rush to see my work in a published magazine.

Alex Barrow
Bachelor of Arts Internship student

There appears to be two extra bullet points under Important information. These should be removed:

• You'll need to take the 100-level core courses as well as the 100-level courses required for your chosen major(s).
• If you don't have 18 credits in Chemistry at NCEA Level 3 (which must include AS91390, AS91391 and AS91392) you'll have to complete CHEM 113 before beginning CHEM 114.

Hagen Neumegan video:

• Cover still is missing - 0:52 or 0:57
• Title should be 'Creating social change'

The second half of the Important skills paragraph is missing. It should read:

Gain skills valuable in any workplace—studying for a BA develops your creativity, flexibility and imagination, and teaches you how to think critically and present an argument. You'll also develop research skills and learn to communicate complex ideas in both speech and writing. At Victoria you'll have co-curricular and extracurricular opportunities that complement the academic knowledge you gain. You'll be encouraged to think about how what you learn can contribute to a progressive, inclusive and internationally connected society.