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.

Additional Introductory Information

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. Combinations of majors are listed in the handbook at http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/311921.html.

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.2		Democracy and Dictatorship in Asia 211	3.0	25.0
			SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
					50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312594	v.2		Australia: An Alternative History 212	3.0	25.0
			SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
					50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
312323	v.2		Provocative Histories 311	3.0	50.0
					50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312574	v.2		Interpreting Histories 312	3.0	50.0
					50.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2				Hrs/Wk	Credit
312580	v.2		Contested Knowledges: Truth, Lies and Memories 222	3.0	25.0
312582	v.2		Human Rights and Social Justice 223	3.0	25.0
312587	v.2		International Political Economy 222	3.0	25.0
312592	v.2		Islam in Contemporary Asia 225	3.0	25.0
312595	v.2		Religion, War and Terror in South and West Asia 223	3.0	25.0
312599	v.2		Australians at War 222	3.0	25.0
312603	v.2		Private Lives and Public Issues 212	3.0	25.0