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131-084 Historical Theory and Research | |
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Note | Formerly available as 131-302. Students who have completed 131-302 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. This subject is the usual prerequisite for entry into fourth year honours in history. Mid-year entry students may enrol in this subject at fourth year under special circumstances. Lateral entry and other honours students may alternatively enrol in 121-503 Research Methods and Design, an intensive subject available in summer semester. Please contact the honours coordinator for details. |
Availability | 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Alan Mayne |
Prerequisites | Usually 37.5 points of 2nd/3rd year history. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1.5 lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week |
Subject Description | This subject explores a range of social theories and methodologies which have influenced the writing of history since the Enlightenment, including empiricism, Marxism, cultural history, postcolonialism, feminism and poststructuralism. The subject also examines the task of writing history; the archival and bibliographical practices upon which history writing is based; and the creative act of transforming historical sources into interpretative narratives to communicate to others. Students should encounter knowledges, skills and practices which provide a valuable basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year. |
Prescribed Texts | A subject reader will be available. |
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