Colonial Australia

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Candidature in Diploma in Arts

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  Textbook requirements:

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  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

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This subject introduces a variety of events and issues which influenced the lives of colonial Australians, and the continuing historiographical debates which surround them. It also introduces sources and methods used to study Australian history. Through case studies and detailed source analysis students will learn about topics such as the origins of European settlement, frontier relations, convicts, the gold rushes, the city and the bush, bushrangers, women, workers, and federation. This subject complements UNE-HIST151.

Assessment 1 Reflective Exercise: 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 4-6 Assessment 2 Workbook: 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Assessment 3 Essay: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5

• Reflective Exercise (10%)
• Workbook (40%)
• Essay (50%)