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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

312330 v.1 History Major

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, believe, and act.

Major Combinations within the BA

Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another major or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University.

Course Entry Requirement

Students should complete Legacies of Empire 111 and Australia and Asia Transformed 112 in first year.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
312579 v.3   Democracy and Dictatorship in Asia 211 3.0 25.0
312599 v.3   Australians at War 222 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312592 v.3   Islam in Contemporary Asia 225 3.0 25.0
312594 v.3   Australia: An Alternative History 212 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
312323 v.3   Provocative Histories 311 3.0 50.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312574 v.3   Interpreting Histories 312 3.0 50.0
  50.0

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