Undergraduate - UnitATS1256 - Out of empire: Australia in the world

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	National Centre For Australian Studies
Offered	Not offered in 2013
Coordinator(s)	Mr 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

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