HSY3325

Becoming Australians: Nineteenth Century Subjects (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Marian Quartly

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this subject students will be able to demonstrate: 1. A broad knowledge of the major social and cultural developments in nineteenth century Australia. 2. Familiarity with the concepts of imperialism, colonialism, and nationalism. 3. Familiarity with the scholarly debates about the transference of metropolitan culture and institutions to colonial Australia, and about the emergence of distinctive local and national forms. 4. Familiarity with scholarly debates about the reading and evidential use of various kinds of historical sources. 5. Advanced skills of critical analysis in relation to written and visual texts. 6. Fluency in oral and written communication. 7. A sophisticated understanding of the process involved in conceiving and carrying through a self-defined research project based on primary sources.

Assessment: Class participation: 10% + Tutorial paper (500 words): 15% + Book review (750 words): 15% + Research essay (2250 words): 35% + Examination (1 hour): 25%

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 lecture and 1 tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A first year sequence in history or permission

Prohibitions: HSY2325