units

ATS1256

Faculty of Arts

Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2012 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
OfferedNot offered in 2012
Coordinator(s)Robert Kelly

Notes

Previously coded AUS1010

Synopsis

Australia's relationship with Britain from the 1900s to the present day. Topics covered include the changing orientation of Australian trade, foreign policy and cultural ties. Britain's role as the main source of Australia's migrants. Australia's drift away from Britain and towards Asia and the United States. The role of the monarchy and the debate over republicanism. Australia's widening relationships with India, Japan, SE Asia and the U.S. Post-colonial identities and exchanges: expatriates, backpackers and 'whingeing poms'.

Outcomes

  1. To gain an understanding of Australia's changing relationship with Britain and the monarchy.
  2. To gain an understanding of issues and events that have shaped the nation and Australia's international role.
  3. To think, discuss and write critically about the issues that effect Australian politics, culture and society.
  4. To develop students' independent research and presentation skills on related subjects.

Assessment

Written exercise (500 words) : 20%
Assignment (2000 words) : 40%
Examination (2 hours) : 40%,

Chief examiner(s)

Robert Kelly

Contact hours

Three hours per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Australian studies