Twentieth-century Australia: nation and identity
Not offered in 1997
8 points
* Two lectures and one tutorial per week
*
Prohibition: HSY2740/3740
Objectives Students successfully completing this subject should have gained a knowledge and understanding of the main phases of twentieth-century Australian history, changing representations of Australian identity, and the incidence of conflict and consensus in Australian political life. Students should also become familiar with key organising concepts, including race, gender, and class, employed by historians of twentieth century Australia.
Synopsis A study of the changing character of the Australian state and of national aspirations and identity. The topics covered include the process of social reform, involvement in overseas conflicts from the Great War to Vietnam, the situation of Aborigines, political and social experience of the depression, consensus and conflict in the political system, postwar immigration policies and their impact, the changing nature of the family and representations of the `Australian way of life.'
Assessment Second year) Short essay (1500 words): 25%
* Long essay
and synopsis (3500 words): 45%
* Examination (1 hour): 20%
* Tutorial
participation: 10%
Assessment third year Short essay (1000 words): 20%
* Research essay
and synopsis (4000 words): 55%
* Examination (1 hour): 15%
* Tutorial
participation: 10%
Recommended texts
Rickard J Australia: A cultural history Longman, 1988
Ward R A nation for a continent Heinemann, 1977
White R Inventing Australia Allen and Unwin, 1981
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