James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

HI2005 - Australian Environmental History

Subject Description

This subject examines the environmental history of Australia and the broader Pacific. The comparative aspect of this course will identify which differences and which similarities between physical environment and human culture are significant in the environmental histories of these places. In addition, the course will include analysis of the local environment by examining the particulars of human settlement in North and Far North Queensland.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the diverse range of methodologies employed by environmental historians
• Develop a framework for considering the relationship between society and the environment
• Evaluate the historical ramifications of divergent attitudes to the natural environment both between cultures and between times
• Appraise historical debates in environmental history and apply them to tropical Australia

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual

Note that 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.

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:  HI3005 HI5005

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