ANY3430

Civilisation and Its Malcontents (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Michael Stevenson

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students can expect to develop: 1. Knowledge about the long-term historical, cultural and social consequences of the encounters between Europeans and the peoples of the Americas. 2. An overview of the transformations in the lives and relationships of indigenous peoples brought about by colonialism. 3. An enhanced comparative awareness of the experiences and struggles of indigenous peoples. 4. A familiarity with the work of various indigenous writers. 5. A deeper reflective knowledge of the contribution of indigenous peoples to the making of the modern world and its multi-cultural consciousness.

Assessment: One research essay (3000 words): 60% + One review essay (1500 words): 40%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites: Appropriate first-year ANY sequence or by permission

Prohibitions: COS3440