James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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HI1291:03

Early Modern Europe: Private Lives

Cairns

39 lectures, 12 tutorials. Second semester.

Staff: Dr J Wegner.

This subject examines the history and development of European social institutions and themes which would prove important to colonies such as Australia. These include the family, childhood, gender relations, education, households, high culture and popular culture.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to understand the historical reasons for Australian social, economic and political institutions and problems;
  2. to research secondary source material in general libraries;
  3. to critically evaluate the work of historians;
  4. to develop an informed thesis in response to a set problem;
  5. to develop a logical structured argument for a thesis;
  6. to communicate the results of research and thought in a clear and convincing manner;
  7. to provide adequate referencing to sources used.

Assessment by tutorial and essay (25%); essay (30%); tutorial participation (20%); examination (25%).

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