HIST1207 Twentieth Century Australia
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of History |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | History |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Ranging across twentieth-century Australian history, this course takes a thematic approach to the shaping of society in response to both internal and externally-driven change. Areas covered include geographical contexts, international conflict, Indigenous affairs, immigration, economic, technological and industrial transformations, social movements, environmental concern and cultural expression. This course will question the claims made for an Australian identity, the patterns of inclusion and exclusion in Australian society, and the uses made of Australian history over time. We will work against the familiarity of the Australian story to develop skills of critical analysis, argument and interpretation. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial participation (10%), short assignments (20%), 2,500 word essay (40%) and end of semester examination (30%). |
| Workload |
2 x one hour lectures and 1 x one hour tutorial per week. Lectures will be taped. |
| Areas of Interest | History |
| Requisite Statement |
None |
| Incompatibility |
HIST1001, HIST1203 and HIST2134 |
| Prescribed Texts |
non |
| Preliminary Reading |
S. Macintyre, A Concise History of Australia, Cambridge 2004 |
| Majors/Specialisations | History, Australian Studies, and Development Studies |
| Other Information |
This unit can be taken as part of the Australian Studies or History major. |
| Academic Contact | To be advised and nicholas.brown@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.
