Courses
The Department of History offers subjects in the history of Europe,
Asia, Australia and the United States. Major sequences may be taken in
European, Asian and Australian history or in a combination of these. First-year
subjects introduce students to the methods of historical enquiry through a
choice of ten subjects arranged in sequential pairs.
- `Medieval and Renaissance history' studies one of the most formative
periods of Western civilisation.
- `Contemporary Europe' examines the historical roots of present-day Europe.
- `Asian civilisations' looks at major themes in the history of Australia's
regional neighbours.
- `Australia: immigrant nation' and `Australia today' provide historical
insight into the immigrant experience, the shaping of national identity and
other issues of significance in contemporary Australian society.
- `World War II: the rise of fascism' and `The crushing of
the Axis' looks at the global conflict in both its European and Pacific
theatres.
Students are advised to follow a sequence of related subjects,
although it is possible to combine them in other ways. Students may enrol in
from one to four first year subjects. All first-year subjects aim to develop
not only a grasp of particular topics, but also an understanding of the methods
and aims of the historical discipline.
No previous study of history is required for any first-year subject. In all
subjects attendance at tutorials is compulsory and repeated absence without
good reason may result in the student being failed. Attendance at lectures is
strongly encouraged, but is not compulsory.
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