131-053 The Irish Abroad: Australia, UK & USA

Formerly available as 131-260/360. Students who have completed 131-260 or 131-360 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Usually 25 points of first-year history or first-year Australian studies, see Prerequisites.

This subject forms a study of Irish migration to Australia, the UK and the US in the 19th and 20th centuries. Students who complete the subject should have a grasp of the changing historiography of, and major theoretical issues in, migration studies and of central themes in migration history, such as the migrant experience, the response to the migrant presence, and the impact of migration upon various societies. Students are encouraged to exploit the richly diverse sources available to pursue their own research in this subject.

• demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources;

• show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by determining the strength of an argument;

• demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural context through the contextualisation of judgements, developing a critical self-awareness, being open to new ideas and possibilities and by constructing an argument.

A research essay of 2500 words 55% (due mid semester), a reflective essay of 1500 words 35% (due at the end of semester) and tutorial participation 10%.