HIS 1001 Introduction to Australian History

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
HIS1001150412, 2002EXTIntroduction to Australian History1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA003
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:090305

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Libby Connors
Moderator: Maurice French



SYNOPSIS:

This course is designed to introduce students to the historical study of Australia. It begins with Aboriginal Australia and ends with 1942. It will introduce students to central social, economic and political themes by examining the different ways in which historians have interpreted them. It is intended to enhance students' content knowledge of Australia as well as to develop skills in research methods, historical interpretation and written presentation. NOTE: Students who have already passed the old units 95211 and 95212 will not be permitted to enrol in this course


OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • demonstrate a knowledge of themes in Australian history up to 1942;

  • demonstrate the ability to analyse and evaluate primary sources;

  • demonstrate an understanding of the interpretive nature of the Australian past;

  • demonstrate the ability to present information clearly and accurately and in conformity with the practices of the discipline.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Pre-European Society
    		 12.50
    2. Convictism
    		 12.50
    3. Economic development
    		 12.50
    4. Nineteenth century ideologies
    		 12.50
    5. Class alignments
    		 12.50
    6. Imperial relations
    		 12.50
    7. The state and war
    		 12.50
    8. Economic depression
    		 12.50

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    Kingston, B. 1993, The Oxford History of Australia: Volume 3 1860- 1900, OUP, Melbourne.

    (Paperback edition)

    Kociumbas, J. 1992, The Oxford History of Australia: Volume 2 1770- 1860, OUP, Melbourne.

    (Paperback edition)

    Macintyre, S. 1993, The Oxford History of Australia: Volume 4 1901- 1942, OUP, Melbourne.

    (Paperback edition)




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    Grimshaw, P. et al 1994, Creating a Nation, Penguin, Ringwood, VIC.

    Ward, R. 1987, Finding Australia: The History of Australia to 1821, Heinemann, Richmond, VIC.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Directed Study65
    Examinations2
    Private Study95


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    MINI ESSAY 110.0010.00Y05 Aug 2002
    DOCUMENTARY ANALYSIS20.0020.00Y30 Aug 2002
    MAJOR ESSAY 2000 WORDS40.0040.00Y04 Oct 2002
    EXAMINATION - 2 HOURS30.0030.00YEND S2 (see note 4)
    NOTES:
    4.
    Students will be advised of the official exam date after timetable has been finalised

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Students must attempt all items of assessment to pass the course. A final grade is determined on the basis of the total accumulated points after all pieces of assessment have been attempted and is assigned in accord with Faculty regulations.
    2. Assignments submitted after the due date, and without prior approval of an extension from the examiner, will be penalised at the rate of 10% per working day up to 5 days, after which a grade of zero will be awarded.