HI3280 - North Queensland History

Credit points:	06
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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The subject will cover major themes in North Queensland history including establishment of a capitalist economy, adaptation by European society and industry to the tropics, race relations and political problems.

Learning Outcomes

• to assist students to acquire skills in the collation and analysis of large amounts of historical data, and the skills necessary to write a substantial historical work;
• to introduce students to advanced research skills in local history; research primary source material in archives and general libraries; use of oral history collecting skills; use of photographs and other material records;
• to provide a structured overview of north Queensland history to assist with interpretation of research into more limited topics in this area.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Dr Janice Wegner.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (60%); (20%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	Dr Janice Wegner.
Contact hours:	26 hours 13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (60%); (20%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.