HI2191 - Australian History
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2009 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | Discipline of History |
This subject examines the history of Australia from colonisation in 1788 to the present. Within this broad historical survey, it looks at issues such as Aboriginal-settler conflict, the search for an Australian identity, economic development, political movements and achievements, immigration, race relations, social changes, and the ways in which Australia has influenced, and been influenced by, international affairs.
Learning Outcomes
- an understanding of historical issues and problems which have affected the development of Australian society;
- an understanding of the role played by historians in shaping our perceptions of Australia's past;
- skills in the reading and interpretation of historical evidence.
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 communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
- The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
- A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.
| Assumed Knowledge: | To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | HI1250 AND HI1251 AND HI1252 AND HI2423 AND HI3191 AND HI3423 |
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Assoc. Professor Russell McGregor. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (35%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); (20%); essays (35%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 27-Mar-2009 | |
| Coord/Lect: | Dr Janice Wegner. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (35%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); (20%); essays (35%). |
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