Democracy and nation
John Arnold and Chris Baker
6 points * 5 hours per week * Summer school 1995-1996 * Clayton
This subject focuses on the character of the democracy that was established in Australia at the time of federation in 1901. It examines the many influences on Australia's constitution and its system of government, and how Australian citizens viewed their rights and responsibilities. Upon completion of this subject, together with AUS1010S, students will have an overview of Australia's political, social and cultural development over this century and a detailed knowledge of the early development of the nation's political and legal system.
Assessment
Written (4000 words): 70% * Examination (2 hours): 30%
Precribed texts
Macintyre S The succeeding age 1901-1942: The Oxford history of Australia vol. 4, OUP, 1986
Preliminary reading
Arnold J and others (eds) Out of empire: The British dominion of Australia Mandarin, 1993
Kingston B Glad confident morning: The Oxford history of Australia vol. 3, OUP, 1988
Rickard J Australia: A cultural history Cheshire, 1988