James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

HI2021 - Modern Australian History

Subject Description

Australian History was formed on the continent that belongs to the world's longest established and continuous culture. Yet, most histories start with the planting of the British flag in 1788. So when did Australia actually become a nation? And how was the idea of Australian history shaped over time? Shifting between the levels of local history and international politics, this subject traces the cultural, social, political, and economic forces that shaped Australia.

Learning Outcomes

• differentiate rival conceptually interconnected ideas about Australian history
• apply historical techniques in analysis, leading to an ability to interpret and evaluate specific contexts and periods of Indigenous and colonial Australian history
• develop appropriate analytical skills in research and writing history, leading to competence in the use and interpretation of primary and secondary sources

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Participation > Class participation - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (70%) - 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  HI2191 HI1002 HI1001

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