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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| 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 | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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