Out of empire
John Arnold and Chris Baker
6 points * 5 hours per week * Summer school 1995-1996 * Clayton
This subject examines Australia's relationship with Britain from the 1900s to the present day. It looks at the changing orientation of Australian trade, foreign policy and cultural ties, and considers the role of the monarchy as Australia approaches the centenary of federation. The background to the current debate over republicanism is examined in detail and the arguments for and against are considered.
Assessment
Written (4000 words): 70% * Examination (2 hours): 30%
Precribed texts
Arnold J and others (eds) Out of empire: The British dominion of Australia Mandarin, 1993
Recommended texts
Macintyre S The succeeding age 1901-1942: The Oxford history of Australia vol. 4, OUP, 1986
Rickard J Australia: A cultural history Cheshire, 1988
Souter G The lion and the kangaroo: The initiation of Australia 1901-1919 Sun Books, 1992