Colonial Experiment: Australian History 1788 - 1918

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge of Australian History from European settlement to the end of World War 1.

Course content

Students will develop broad understanding of the events, theories and practices that influenced European settlement of Australia.  Students will also develop research skills through the exploration of  the theories and practice of colonialism, European settlement in Australia, effects on the environment, implications for Aboriginal Australians, pastoralism, industrialisation, technological developments, cultural politics, states and territories, historical events to the turn of the twentieth century, federation and the constitution, World War I, and the changing nature of national identity.

Textbook(s)

Gare, G & Ritter, D 2008, Making Australian history: perspectives on the past since 1788, Centage, South Melbourne, VIC.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Essay, Learning log/Journal, Review

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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