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Twentieth Century Australia
Postgraduate | CUR-HIST515 | 2018
Course information for 2018 intake
View information for 2019 course intakeDust off Australia's history books and highlight the recurring themes that characterise the events of the 20th century. Focus in on scientific discoveries and political scandals. Chart the shift in values. Reinterpret past events with modern eyes.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
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Twentieth Century Australia
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- compare and discriminate between the differing interpretations of historical events
- analyse and critique the work of major 20th century scholars of Australian history
- develop present and defend reasoned arguments and theories based on evidence
- incorporate and apply these skills in a professional situation
- demonstrate an appropriate understanding of academic integrity principles and apply academic writing, referencing and acknowledgement conventions required for the discipline.
- Overview: colonial beginnings
- The Role of Arbitration in Australia: the Harvester Agreement
- The Great Strike of1917: unions and direct action
- 1932: the Opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
- The life and death of John Curtin, wartime Prime Minister
- Immigrants and refugees
- Scientific Australia: the CSIRO
- Cold War Australia: the Petrov Spy Scandal
- Cultural Australia
- Crime in Australia: the paradox of the Chamberlain Case
- Sporting Australia
- Where does it all fit together?
This subject was previously known as HIST511 Twentieth Century Australia.
Adopting a thematic approach this subject presents a survey history of Australia in the late 19th century and throughout the 20th century. It examines major events, individuals and circumstances that have shaped modern Australia, including cultural achievements, scientific discoveries, economic booms and depressions, arbitration, the trade union movement, race relations, immigration, political scandals and wars - real or imagined. Students will learn how history texts of the past are challenged by fresh perspectives on what is significant and relevant in Australia's history, and they will be encouraged to reflect on the relationship between changing social values and ways in which we understand the past.
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- Tutorial Presentation in groups (30%)
- Bibliographic Exercise (30%)
- Major Essay or Report (40%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
CUR-HIST511 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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