James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2010

HI2191 - Australian History

Credit points: 03
Year: 2010
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Arts & Social Sciences

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

Graduate Qualities

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 HI1251 HI1252 HI2423 HI3191 HI3423

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 25-Mar-2010
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Russell McGregor.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); (20%); essays (35%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 26-Aug-2010
    Coord/Lect: Dr Janice Wegner.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); (20%); essays (35%).

      External, Study Period 2
      Census Date 26-Aug-2010
      Coord/Lect: Dr Janice Wegner.
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU and Printed materials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); quizzes or tests (10%); oral presentation (20%); essays (35%).

      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.