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 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.

Availability

Not offered in 1998.

Credit Points

12.5 1st year

Coordinator

Ms J Templeton

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 European settlers' relations with indigenous peoples. 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

Essays, class papers and assignments totalling not more than 4000 words.



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