HYM5110

Australian Aboriginal histories

Bain Attwood

8 or 12 points
* One 2-hour seminar per week
* Second semester_ Clayton

Objectives As for HYM4110, with the additional objectives that students should develop a more comprehensive understanding of the relationships between history, `heritage' and identity and of the methodological and epistemological debates concerning the `uses' of history.

Synopsis As for HYM4110. In their essays, students taking the subject at fifth-year level are expected to use a wider range of sources and to demonstrate a greater awareness of the major debates concerning the nature of `indigenous histories'.

Assessment (8 points) Seminar paper (2000 words): 40%)
* Essay (4000 words): 60%
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Assessment (12 points) Seminar paper (2000 words): 20%
* Essay (3000 words): 30%
* Essay (4000 words): 50%