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The School of Historical and Gender Studies offers subjects in the disciplines of history, archaeology and ancient history, and religion and theology, and in the fields of Jewish civilisation, comparative religion, medieval and renaissance studies, military history and Australian and Asian studies. As well as providing knowledge of specific disciplines and fields, courses taught in the School of Historical and Gender Studies offer students the opportunity of developing skills of research and analysis and enhancing their skills in written and oral communication. In particular, tutorials and class projects are designed to give students practical experience of the balance of teamwork, flexibility and independent learning critical to a successful professional career. Some subjects offered in the school, such as 'Teaching history', and 'Public history', have a specifically vocational aspect.
The
school offers honours programs, at fourth-year level, in history, women's
studies, archaeology and ancient history and religion and theology.
See the entry for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree for details regarding
standard entry requirements, course structure, combined honours and
disciplines. The completion of a first-year or later-year language, when it is
appropriate to the student's studies, is also considered an advantage.
Third-year students contemplating honours should take HSY3060 (Uses of the
past), HSY3080 (Reading history) or HSY3870 (Social theory and social history).
These are subjects designed to encourage reflection on historical method and
approaches.
In the honours year, students normally take two coursework subjects, at least
one of which must be a historiography subject, attend a general seminar, and
present a written dissertation of between 12,000 and 15,000 words. Full details
are provided in the Handbook for Intending Honours Students, which is
available from the school office. Further preliminary information may be
obtained from the honours coordinator for 2000, Professor Bill Kent (room 517)
or the school administrative officer (room 508).
Area coordinator: C A Hope
Archaeology is defined in its broadest sense as the reconstruction of past
societies in every aspect based upon the study of all surviving data.
Consequently, material culture is considered in conjunction with social
structure, religious beliefs and cultural philosophy. Where present,
documentary evidence is stressed.
The cultures examined include those of Assyria, Babylon, Egypt, the Hittites,
Israel, Minoan Crete, Mycenaean and Classical Greece, Persia and Rome. Within
this broad range, there is a focus upon the pre-classical periods and the
cultures of Egypt, Minoan Crete, Mycenean Greece and ancient Israel.
Archaeological theory and practice are studied through an analysis of the work
of leading archaeologists, excavation reports and the evolution of dating
techniques.
Archaeology and ancient history, history and anthropology are ideal
combinations, and since archaeology plays a major role in the reconstruction of
all but the most recent past, it can be a valuable adjunct to a variety of
cultural studies.
Honours courses can be undertaken in the archaeology and ancient history of the
Mediterranean. There is no obstacle to combined honours work in association
with other disciplines.
All intending postgraduate students must discuss their proposed research
programs with the section head.
A
first-year sequence in archaeology and ancient history of the Mediterranean
consists of the subjects ARY1010 (Origins of Western civilisation 1: the
Bronze Age) and ARY1020 (Origins of Western civilisation 2: the
Mediterranean world from 1200 BCE - 313 CE).
A minor sequence consists of a first-year sequence followed by
second-year-level subjects to the value of 16 points.
A major sequence consists of a minor sequence followed by third-year level
subjects to the value of 24 points. Inclusion of ARY3760 in major sequences is
compulsory.
Second-year-level subjects available for inclusion in minor and major sequences are the following:
Third-year-level subjects available for inclusion in major sequences are:
All
fourth-year students are required to complete a dissertation of about 12,000 to
15,000 words (ARY4730) and two other subjects.
The attention of prospective honours students is drawn to the fact that much
significant work in archaeology and ancient history is published in languages
other than English and that full access to the ancient past requires knowledge
of the languages of evidential documents and texts. Before or in the honours
year, therefore, it is desirable that students consider elementary study of a
modern foreign (German and French are natural choices) or ancient language,
preferably Middle Egyptian or Ancient Greek. ARY3810 offers an introduction to
Middle Egyptian language; this subject is strongly recommended to all students
wishing to write a dissertation on any aspect of Egyptian archaeology.
The Centre for Archaeology and Ancient History will be able to provide or contribute supervision in certain areas. Interested students must consult the coordinator.
Students
are advised to follow a sequence of related subjects, although it is possible
to combine them in other ways. Students may enrol in up to four first-year
history subjects. All first-year subjects aim to develop not only a grasp of
particular topics but also an understanding of the methods and aims of the
historical discipline.
No previous study of history is required to commence a major or minor sequence
in history at Monash. In all subjects, attendance at tutorials is compulsory
and repeated absence without good reason may result in the subject being
failed. Attendance at lectures is strongly encouraged, but is not compulsory.
While lectures are often audiotaped, lecturers frequently make use of film and
other visual materials.
A
minor sequence in a discipline consists of a first-year-level sequence followed
by second-year-level subjects in that discipline to the value of at least 16
points.
Students who wish to follow a major sequence in a discipline must undertake a
first-year-level sequence in that discipline followed by second-year-level
subjects to the value of at least 16 points, and in their third year take
third-year-level subjects to the value of at least 24 points. The number of
points taken at second and third year must total at least 40.
Students taking a major in history are strongly recommended to take HSY3060
(Uses of the past) or HSY3080 (Reading history) as one of their subjects at
third year. Most second-year subjects offered are also available at third-year
level. Students are also encouraged to study foreign languages in fields
relevant to their historical interests. The schools of European Languages and
Cultures and Asian Languages and Studies offer a number of subjects for
beginners.
Students may construct a major sequence in history by selecting subjects spread
geographically across the fields of Asian, European and Australian history or
by following a more specialised sequence based upon a particular field or
theme. Students are advised to seek further information from school course
advisers (see below).
Students wishing to undertake double major studies in history and other disciplines must take a minimum of 52 points in each discipline, spread across three years. Students should seek enrolment advice and permission from the respective schools. The School of Historical and Gender Studies offers major and minor sequences in history, archaeology and ancient history, Jewish civilisation and religion and theology.
The history subjects to be offered in the School of Historical and Gender Studies in 2000 are listed below. Students should, in constructing a major or minor sequence in the history discipline, generally select subjects from this list. However, some non-history subjects taught in this, and in other schools, may be counted towards a major or minor in the history discipline provided that the major or minor includes subjects to the value of at least 36 points and 16 points respectively from the history subject list.
The school offers 10 first-year history subjects, five in each semester. Each subject is valued at six points. All first-year subjects may be taken without prerequisites. Students may enrol in a suggested pair of subjects, one in first semester and one in second semester, to form a first-year sequence in history. Note that all first-year subjects are discrete and may be taken as a pair or independently. Suggested first-year sequences in history are:
Any
first-year-level history sequence carrying a total of at least 12 points. In
addition, students who have undertaken the first-year international subjects
INT1010/INT1020 (Contemporary worlds I and II) offered at Berwick, Peninsula and
Monash Malaysia campuses will be admitted to second-year history.
Whereas all second and third-year history subjects may be taken independently
of each other, students are advised to select them according to a coherent plan
of study.
The following subjects, available at second-year level, will be offered in 2000:
Any second-year history subjects carrying a total of at least 16 points. Whereas all third-year history subjects may be taken independently of each other, students are advised to select them according to a coherent plan of study.
The
following subjects will be offered at third-year level in 2000. Where the same
subject is also offered at second year, the syllabus for the third-year subject
will be the same in each case as for the corresponding second-year level
subject, except that in third year students will be required to undertake work
of a different and more advanced kind. As part of their third-year study,
students are strongly encouraged to take either HSY3060 (Uses of the past) or
HSY3080 (Reading history), subjects designed to link reflection on the purposes
of history with the application of historical skills in the public domain.
It is required that students contemplating honours enrol in HSY3060 (Uses of
the past) or HSY3080 (Reading history), which will prepare them for fourth-year
study.
In addition to writing a dissertation on an approved topic and attending the general seminar, honours students are required to take two 12-point subjects. A student who has not previously taken a third-year introduction to honours or methodology subject will be required to take both of their two 12-point subjects from those listed below as historiography and method. Students who have completed HSY3790/HSY3800 (Historical method), HSY3010/HSY3020 (Making histories), HSY2060/HSY3060 (The uses of the past) or HSY3080 (Reading history) may study either two subjects of historiography and method or one subject of historiography and method and one special subject. Information about special subjects will be provided in History's fourth year booklet, available from the school office.
For details, see the entry for Archaeology.
For details, see the entry for Business and Economics.
For details, see the entry for European studies.
For details, see the entry for Jewish civilisation.
Combined honours may be taken in history and other disciplines (eg archaeology, sociology, politics, geography, anthropology and English) provided that all honours requirements have been met in both disciplines and subject to the approval of the honours coordinators or heads of the relevant schools.
Students seeking advice on their selection of subjects should obtain an appointment with one of the following, by contacting the school office, room 510, telephone (03) 9905 2172.
The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, in the Faculty of Arts, offers major and minor sequences in Hebrew language and studies and literature and in Jewish studies.
Students
wishing to complete a major sequence in modern Hebrew language and literature
must complete Hebrew language and literature I, II and III, and parts A and B
in each year. They must also complete the Hebrew literature research project.
JWC 3050 (Introductory Hebrew) does not contribute towards a major sequence in
Hebrew studies.
A major sequence in Jewish studies consists of any two first-year subjects, any
two second-year subjects and any three third-year subjects from those listed
below (some subjects have prerequisites). All Hebrew subjects can contribute
towards a major sequence in Jewish studies provided they do not also contribute
to a major or minor sequence in Hebrew studies.
A
minor sequence in Modern Hebrew language and literature consists of modern
Hebrew language and literature I and II, parts A and B. JWC1000/ 1005
(Introductory Hebrew) does not contribute towards a minor sequence in Hebrew
studies.
A minor sequence in Jewish studies consists of any two first-year subjects and
any two second-year subjects chosen from the list below.
Two first-year history subjects - HSY1070 (Contemporary Europe: origins) and
HSY1080 (Contemporary Europe: East and West) - allow for study of topics in
Jewish history. Students who concentrate on Jewish topics in these subjects
may, with the permission of the director of the centre, contribute these
subjects towards a minor or major sequence in Jewish studies.
At second or third-year level, students may choose RLT2480/RLT3480 (The religious
quest: Judaism, Christianity and Islam) as an optional subject towards a minor
or major sequence in Jewish studies.
For further information, consult Professor Bernard Rechter, director of the Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation, telephone (03) 9905 2160.
The programs of study listed under this heading are offered by the Centre for Studies in Religion and Theology. The director of the centre is Dr Constant Mews, room 631, Menzies building, Clayton campus, telephone (03) 9905 2185.
Students
wishing to focus on the study of religion in their selection of subjects for
the BA degree may do so in several ways: (i) by taking a minor sequence in
religious studies and theology; (ii) by taking a major sequence in
religious studies and theology; (iii) by pursuing honours or graduate work
in religious studies and theology; or (iv) by choosing individual subjects
dealing with religion that are offered as parts of sequences in other
disciplines.
Credit can also be given for subjects taken at Catholic Theological College, an
affiliated college of the university which offers courses in theology,
philosophy, church history, the sociology of religion and inter-faith dialogue.
Credit can also be given for approved subjects taken at the Melbourne College
of Divinity. The inclusion of such subjects in a religious studies major will
have to be approved by the board of the centre on a case-by-case basis.
A minor sequence in religion and theology, taken at first and second-year levels, normally consists of a first-year-level sequence of JWC1030/RLT1030 and JWC1040/RLT1040 (Jewish civilisation) or RLT1010 and 1020 (Christian life and culture) or RLT 1010 (Christian life and culture I) and RLT1050 (Introduction to the New Testament), plus a second-year sequence, either HSY2470/RLT2470 (The religious quest) and HSY2600/RLT2600 (Pursuing the millennium) or RLT2140 and 2160 (Christian theology I and II)
Entry
to the major sequence is normally through a first-year sequence such as
JWC1030/RLT1030 and JWC1040/RLT1040 (Jewish civilisation) or RLT1010 and 1020
(Christian life and culture) or RLT1010 (Christian life and culture I) and
RLT1050 (Introduction to the New Testament).
The second part of the major sequence comprises at minimum HSY/ RLT2470 (The
religious quest) and HSY2600/RLT2600 (Pursuing the millennium) or RLT2140 and 2160
(Christian theology I and II).
The third part of the major sequence comprises the subjects students will
select from existing subjects which deal with religion (listed below) to the
value of not less than 24 points. Those completing a major in Christian
theology would take RLT3170 and RLT3180 (Christian theology III and Christian
theology IV) with one other eight-point RLT subject at third-year level.
Students
wishing to enrol in the honours program in religious studies and theology are
encouraged to discuss the possibilities with one of the advisers listed below.
The honours program normally requires two core seminars (RLT4100 and RLT4090),
a third seminar plus a minor thesis.
Mid-year entry is offered by this centre, subject to places being available.
For postgraduate courses offered by the Centre for Studies in Religion and Theology, refer to the graduate handbook.
Professor
G Bouma (Anthropology and Sociology), Professor K Hart (English),
Dr C Mews and Dr P Howard (History), Professor
M Clyne (Linguistics), Professor J Bigelow (Philosophy), Dr K
Rigby (Women's Studies) and Dr R. Horner (Religion and Theology. For
preliminary information about courses at the Melbourne College of Divinity, see
Dr C Mews (History).
Honours candidates normally enrol in four of the following subjects, including RLT4000, RLT4100 and RLT4090:
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