Examines the history of the Australian people and culture from early European settlement to the federation of the colonies and the making of a nation. Explores the interaction between Imperial policy, Indigenous resistance and the political ideals and personal ambitions of immigrants who shaped and reshaped colonial societies. This unit will examine the dynamics of convict societies and their legacies; the contests for land; the place of gender relations in shaping everyday life and political movements; Eureka, the goldfields and strruggles for democracy; the growth of cities; the development of White Australia; working class politics; and the growth of nationalism in the late nineteenth century. Students develop a familiarity with primary documents and major historiographical debates.
HTA206: 2,500 word essay (40%), 500 word minor assignment (10%), 2-hr exam (50%)
HTA306: 3,000 word essay (40%), 500 word minor assignment (10%), 2-hr exam (50%)
TEACHING PATTERN:
Int: 2 lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly
Dist: Instructional package and study schools
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Resource supported teaching & learning - L,W,H,I,N Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
Flexible scheduling - L,W,H,I,N Some classes will be held outside normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options
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Resource supported teaching & learning - L,W,H,I,N