EPHUMA231

Australian History 2

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2
On-Line from Callaghan Semester 2
Ourimbah Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Introduces students to the study of twentieth century Australian history at the tertiary level. Topics covered include twentieth century race and gender relations, war and society and postwar developments. Emphasis is placed on academic skills, such as note taking, research, analysis and essay writing, which are widely applicable to the tertiary study of history and to humanities courses in general.

Objectives By the end of the course the student will:
1. be introduced to, and familiar with the study of Australian history at the tertiary level.
2. be aware of a range of key ideas and events in Australian history in the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries.
3. possess a set of conceptual tools with which to analyse and evaluate Australian history.
4. have practised note taking and effective listening skills in lectures.
5. be acquainted with the basic components and skills involved in the production and presentation of academic essays.
6. be familiar with and have practised the skills required for effective examination performance.
Content Topics may include:
* An introduction that provides an overview and some conceptual frameworks for the study of twentieth century history.
* Race relations in Australia in the twentieth century.
* Selected aspects of the history of gender relations in twentieth century Australia.
* A consideration of war and society in twentieth century Australia.
* Postwar modernity.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge EPHUMA131
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 1, 20%
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 2, 30% Essays contribute to course objectives. In particular, students will develop and display competency in the academic skills of topic analysis, research, note taking, critical reading and construction and presentation of a written argument, utilising appropriate technologies.
Examination: Formal Final examination, in the University examination period, 50% Develops and displays the capacity for individual research and academic skills. Assesses overall proficiency in this course.
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 11 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EPHUMA231