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.

Tutorial participation (10%), short assignments (20%), 2,500 word essay (40%) and end of semester examination (30%).

2 x one hour lectures and 1 x one hour tutorial per week. Lectures will be taped.

None

HIST1001, HIST1203 and HIST2134

non

S. Macintyre, A Concise History of Australia, Cambridge 2004

This unit can be taken as part of the Australian Studies or History major.