Courses Handbook 2010

312330 v.1 History Major (BA- Humanities)


Introduction

This major enables students to examine the development of social, political, cultural and economic forces, noting how such developments shape society over time. Particular attention is paid to Australia, Asia and other selected overseas societies, ideas and research methods. More generally, students are encouraged to examine how history shapes the way they think.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
312579 v.1   Democracy and Dictatorship in Asia 211 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312594 v.1   Australia: An Alternative History 212 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
312323 v.1   Provocative Histories 311 4.0 50.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312574 v.1   Interpreting Histories 312 3.0 50.0
  50.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
312580 v.1   Contested Knowledges: Truth, Lies and Memories 222 3.0 25.0
312592 v.1   Islam in Contemporary Asia 225 3.0 25.0
312595 v.1   Religion, War and Terror in South and West Asia 223 3.0 25.0
312599 v.1   Australians at War 222 3.0 25.0
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