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Not offered in 2007
This unit focuses on local and community history, and investigates concepts of community, the relationship between people and place and the connection between past and present. Students will study methods of historical research including oral history, photographic interpretation and material culture. Through the assignments that include designing an exhibition panel and undertaking a community history research project, students will acquire the skills of writing for a community audience.
When you have successfully completed your study of HPL2506: Researching and Writing Community History, and all the assignments, you will have:
Methods project (1500 words): 40%
Research project (3000 words): 60%
2 hours per week (1-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial)
HPL1503 and HPL1504 or equivalents
GSC2506, GSC3513, HPL3506