HIST3055

Australian Cities in Context

20 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2010

Encourages reflection on the nature of history, historical representation and the process of making histories through the examination of Australian urban history and historiography. The history of Australian cities, their origins and development and the varieties of lives in them will be introduced, with reference to the long neglect of cities in favour of the Bush. Seminars will further develop understandings of Australian cities through the close study of texts relating to issues such as images of cities, inter urban competition and gender and ethnicity in cities.

Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate:
1. Ability to analyse primary sources relating to Australian urban history
2. Ability to assess secondary texts in terms of historical accuracy, author's point of view and credibility
3. Ability to comprehend and apply theories of urban growth and development to Australian cities
4. Research skills associated with investigation of Australia's urban form
5. Written communication skills.
Content This course may include:
- Introduction to urban history and historiography
- The Environment of Australian cities
- Origins and growth of Australian cities
- Urban competition and comparative studies
- Outposts
- The Bush Legend in an Urban Context
- Canberra and Urban Planning
- Cities at war and post war cities
- Industrial cities
- Race and Ethnicity in Cities
- Urban Postmodernity
- The Suburbs
- Urban Lives: Living Cities
Replacing Course(s) HUMA3055
Transition Students who have completed HUMA3055 can not enrol in HIST3055.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge The basic skills of analysis, research and writing gained in 1000 level History courses.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Review essay, critiquing published work on an urban history topic, 2500 words, 30%
Essays / Written Assignments Research essay, involving further investigation of review topic, 4500 words, 45%
Group/tutorial participation and contribution Seminar participation demonstrating preparation and engagement with topic, 10%
Group/tutorial participation and contribution A minimum of 80% attendance is expected in this course.
Quiz - Class In -class test, one hour, requiring a synthesis of course material, 15%
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for HIST3055