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Examines the British colonisation of North America and the emergence of the first successful national independence movement. Its purpose is to study how historians can approach the creation of colonies and to study their transformation into independent societies.
WEIGHT: 12.5%
ASSESSMENT: 3,000 word essay (50%), 2-hr exam (50%)
TEACHING PATTERN: int: 2 hrs lectures weekly, 1 hr tutorial fortnightly; dist.ed instructional package and study schools
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web supported - W,L Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
Video conferencing - W A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
25% at level 100 History or equiv
M.Excl
HTA241/341
TEXTS Required Demos J,
A Little Commonwealth: Family Life in Plymouth Colony. Taylor A,
American Colonies
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