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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : History

131-109 Australian History A: the Colonial Experiment

Note:

It is recommended that this subject be taken in conjunction with 131-111 Australian History B: Towards 2001.

Credit Points:

12.5 1st year

Coordinator:

Ms J Templeton

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial a week

Subject Description:

A study of Australian history to about 1914. This subject explores the shaping of a new emigrant society by the transfer of peoples, ideas and institutions from their parent societies, and their interaction with indigenous peoples. A major objective of this subject is to familiarise students with the changing historiography of major issues in Australian colonial history, enabling students to make informed judgements about major historical approaches to the period.

Assessment:

One class paper 1000 words (25%), one essay of 2500 words (40%), one examination paper (25%), class participation (10%), totalling not more than 4000 words.
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