James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

HI2421:04

Australia Today: Contemporary History

Townsville, Cairns

Inadmissable Subject Combination: HI3421

26 lectures, 12 tutorials. Second semester.

Staff: Dr A Smith.

This subject is a study of contemporary Australian history, paying close attention to social, economic and political issues that are currently under debate.

Learning Objectives:

  1. develop a close and critical interest in Australian history;
  2. develop research skills;
  3. develop the ability to argue logically and coherently from information from diverse sources;
  4. refine writing skills.

Assessment by examination (40%); essay (25%); tutorial attendance and activities (35%).