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2879 (v.5) History 217 - Australian History - The Twentieth Century


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

3766 (v.5) History 317 - Australian History - The Twentieth Century

Prerequisite(s):

1438 (v.4) History 111 - History of India in the 17th Century or any previous version
AND
1439 (v.4) History 112 - The Modern World - The Rise and Fall of British Imperialism in the 19th and 20th Centuries or any previous version

Syllabus:

The making of Australian society - historical evolution of a distinctive society. Special emphasis will be given to either the nineteenth century or twentieth century or to particular themes such as the impact of war on Australian society. The response of Australians socially and politically to booms and depressions. Australian national character.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have studied some of the major domestic crises and controversies in Australian politics and society from 1914 to the 1970s and 1980s so as to gain a greater understanding of the historical influences on the nature of Australian society. Surveyed major political, economic and social trends from 1914 to the 1990s. Been introduced to the significance of the prime ministership of John Curtin as a case study in myth making and the evolution of national heroes. Extended their grasp of the essentials of writing history essays. Considered historiographical aspects relevant to the above.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Black, D. (1995), In His Own Words. John Curtin's Speeches and Writings. Bentley, Paradigm Books. Crowley, F.K. (1986), Tough Times. Australia in the Seventies. Richmond, Heinemann. Day, David. (1999), John Curtin A Life. Sydney, Harper and Collins. Griffiths, Tony. (1993), Beautiful Lies. Australia from Kokoda to Keating. Kent Town, Wakefield Press. Hughes, C. (1976), Mr Prime Minister: Australian Prime Ministers 1901-1972. Melbourne, Oxford University Press. Macintyre, S. (1986), The Oxford History of Australia, Vol. 4, 1901-1942 The Succeeding Age. Melbourne, Oxford University Press.Ward, R. (1977), A Nation for a Continent: The History of Australia 1901-1975. (1977 or 1983 edition). Richmond, Heinemann.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Research Essay 50%. Test 20%. Tutorial Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90305 History

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.

 
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