HI1290:03
Early Modern Europe: Public Life
Cairns
39 lectures, 12 tutorials. First semester.
Staff: Dr J Wegner.
This subject examines the history and development of public institutions and themes brought to Australia by the Europeans. It includes government, religion, capitalism, colonialism, racism, the penal system and welfare.
Learning Objectives:
- to understand the historical reasons for Australian social, economic and political institutions and problems;
- to research secondary source material in general libraries;
- to critically evaluate the work of historians;
- to develop an informed thesis in response to a set problem;
- to develop a logical structured argument for a thesis;
- to communicate the results of research and thought.
Assessment by bibliography (10%); essay writing exercise (10%); two seminar presentations including one essay on either seminar topic (40%); tutorial participation (20%); examination (20%).