301219 (v.2) Ed 248 - Cultural Heritage and Values Education

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Concept of cultural heritage through exploration of the social/cultural history of Australia. A foundation for values education in the theory and values underpinning liberal democracy. Boundaries between political, public and moral values are examined and related to controversial social issues.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Increased general knowledge of the histories and cultures of Australia, including those of your local community and of Australian government and law. An appreciation of their role of a teacher ofAustralian cultural heritage/history and awareness of the educational resourcefulness of local communities.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Mallabone, P. (1985), 'Towards a multicultural society' in the Westralian History Group, On this side. Themes and issues in Western Australian History. Bookland P/L, pp. 42-53. Yiannakis, J. (1987), 'Strangers in a strange land'. Religion and ethnic identity. Perth's Greek Orthodox community builds its own cathedral, 1910-1936' in Tonkin, J. (ed.), Religion and Society in Western Australia: Studies in Western Australian History IX, October 1987, pp. 127-139.

Unit Texts:

Macintyre, S. (1999), A concise history of Australia. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Hirst, J. (1998), Discovering democracy: a guide to government and law in Australia. Melbourne, Curriculum corporation.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment- local history/citizenship resources 30%, Learning log on lectures, tutorials, readings and site visites 50%, Tutorial presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Trimester 3	Y
2004	Esperance Community College	Semester 2	Y