HI1250:03
Australia: A Thematic History 1
External
HECS Band 1
Semester 1. External.
Staff: Dr A Smith.
This subject is taught wholly by external study mode.
It examines the way in which Australia has been shaped by its past. Students are introduced to Australian historiography and selected historical themes: the peopling of Australia, the development of national identity and the evolution of Australia’s political culture and structures.
Learning Objectives:
- to be acquainted with the relevant debates occurring within the discipline;
- to be able to evaluate these critically;
- to have developed research skills;
- to be able to marshall ideas in a logical and coherent manner;
- to be able to source information using appropriate methods.
Assessment by four 1,000 word module assignments (60%); two-hour examination (40%).