HIST6000

History Directed Study

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Humanities and Social Science

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan Campus	Semester 1, Semester 2
On-Line from Callaghan	Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2007, 2005, 2004

A course of directed study in selected history topics based on the national curriculum for history for graduate coursework students. The range of topics will vary according to availability of staff but will concern issues in Australian, American, Asian, European or World history from medieval to modern times.

Objectives

On completion of this course, students will be able to recognise key issues in a selected range of topics based on the national curriculum for history studied at graduate level; evaluate historiographical problems relating to selected historical themes; develop research and writing skills appropriate to graduate students of history; develop skills of critical thinking and analysis appropriate to history.

Content

Topics to be covered will vary depending on staff availability but may include: Australian history, 19th and 20th century; American history, before and after Civil War; European, including British history, from medieval to modern times; Asian history; world history; historiography and methodology for graduate students of history; research project or major essay in history; heritage studies and public history.

Replacing Course(s)

Not applicable

Transition

Not applicable

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Undergraduate degree in Arts, Social Science, Teaching or related field.

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : Paper Based
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Self Directed Learning
Seminar
Student Projects

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments

Assignment 1: 50% (approx. 2,500 words)
Major essay or research project involving independent research and writing