HIS 2001 Race Relations in Australian History

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
HIS2001250442, 2003ONCRace Relations in Australian History1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA003
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:090305

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Libby Connors
Moderator: Maurice French



OTHER-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: Any two units of History, one of which must have Australian content.


SYNOPSIS:

Racism has been a crucial factor in Australian society since the arrival of the first Europeans. This course will examine the historical development of racial ideas and structures in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. As well as surveying Indigenous European relations, it explores the impact of racism on Chinese Melanesian, Irish, German, Italian and postwar migrant groups.


OBJECTIVES:

On successfully completing this course, students will demonstrate:

  • The ability to interpret primary sources and to identify racist assumptions and ideologies

  • Competence in constructing written and verbal arguments.

  • Ability to work effectively in groups.

  • An appreciation of the diverse racial heritage of Australia.

  • An understanding of the historical conditions under which racism has been either manufactured or discouraged.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. The nature of British imperialism and Aboriginal-European relations pre-1860.
    		 20.00
    2. The development of racial theories and structural racism. Native Mounted Police and the institutionalization of Aborigines. Labour exploitation and racial exclusion.
    		 20.00
    3. Race and Gender
    		 20.00
    4. Racial Minorities and War Case studies from World War 1 and World War 2. The manufacture of racism. Racial scapegoating.
    		 20.00
    5. Decline of Colonialism in the post-war world. Ideology and practice.
    		 20.00

    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.

    Broome, R 2002, Aboriginal Australians, 3rd edition, Allen & Unwin, North Sydney.

    McGrath, A (ed) 1995, Contested Ground, Allen & Unwin, St Leonards, NSW.




    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.

    Markus, A 1994, Australian Race Relations, Allen & Unwin, St Leonards, NSW.

    Sherington, G 1990, Australia's Immigrants, Allen & Unwin, North Sydney.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Examinations2
    Lectures26
    Private Study124
    Tutorial13


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    TUTORIAL PAPER30.0030.00Y22 Jul 2003(see note )
    TUTORIAL PARTICIPATION10.0010.00Y22 Jul 2003(see note )
    TUTORIAL GROUP WORK15.0015.00Y22 Jul 2003(see note )
    2000 WORD MAJOR ESSAY30.0030.00Y08 Sep 2003
    EXAMINATION 1.5 HOURS15.0015.00YEND S2(see note )
    NOTES:
    .
    Tutorial paper is presented in class based on particular topics - date to be advised.
    .
    Tutorial participation is graded weekly on evidence of preparation and quality of oral contribution.
    .
    Tutorial group work is a team project graded on a team presentation based on a weekly topic - date to be advised.
    .
    Students will be advised of the official exam date after the timetable has been finalised.

    IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

    1. Attendance requirements:
      It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
    2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
      To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
    3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
      If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
    4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
      To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must: (i) submit all of the summative assessment items, and (ii) achieve at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items.
    5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
      The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
    6. Examination information:
      The exam for this course is a RESTRICTED EXAMINATION, and candidates are allowed access to * writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); * Translation dictionary. With the Examiner's approval, candidates may take an appropriate non-electronic translation dictionary into the examination. This will be subject to perusal and, if it is found to contain annotations or markings that could give the candidate an unfair advantage, it may be removed from the candidate's possession until the appropriate disciplinary action is completed.
    7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
      Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
    8. University Regulations:
      Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/SECARIAT/calendar/Part5/ or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook.

    ASSESSMENT NOTES

    9.(a) The due date for an assignment is the date by which a student must lodge the assignment at the USQ. (b) Students must retain a copy of each item submitted for assessment. This must be produced within five days if required by the Examiner. (c) In accordance with University's Assignment Extension Policy (Regulation 5.6.1), the examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances such as documented ill-health. (d) Students who have undertaken all of the required assessments in the course but who have failed to meet some of the specified objectives of the course within the normally prescribed time may be awarded the temporary grade: IM Incomplete-Makeup). An IM grade will only be awarded when, in the opinion of the examiner, a student will be able to achieve the remaining objectives of the course after a period of non-directed personal study. (e) Students who, for medical, family/personal, or employment-related reasons, are unable to complete an assignment or sit for an examination at the scheduled time, may apply to defer an assessment in the course. Such a request must be accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation. One of the following temporary grades may be awarded: IDS (Incomplete - Deferred Examination; IDM (Incomplete Deferred Make-up); IDB (Incomplete - Both Deferred Examination and Deferred Make-up).