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131-019 Varieties of History: History and Media | |
Note | Formerly available as 131-201/301. Students who have completed 131-201/301 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is strongly recommended to students undertaking a Major in History. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Mr C Zika |
Prerequisites | Usually 25 points of first year History, see Prerequisites. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1.5-hour lecture/workshop and a 1-hour tutorial per week |
Subject Description | This subject will examine the ways in which media communicate and shape views of the past and particular understanding of history. It will examine examples from past and contemporary societies, and will involve reflection on the value of academic history in university study. Media to be considered will include newspapers, radio, film and television, sermons, museums, public monuments, theatre and communal commemorations. The subject will involve lecturers from within the Department and outside. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 4000 words, and 10% class participation |
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