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Undergraduate TAS-HAA003-2021

Introduction to Family History

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$2,445 $0

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

12 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Feb 2021
  • 19 Jul 2021
UTAS
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2021

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

25

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of family history principles and planning
  2. Locate and use major family history repositories and records
  3. Critically evaluate sources for accuracy and reliability
  4. Present your genealogical work clearly and cogently, taking into account the contexts within which your ancestors lived
Topics covered
    • Welcome and introduction
    • Getting started with family history
    • Home and Away
    • Digging deeper
    • Looking further afield
    • Your family history legacy
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Introduction to Family History is designed for people interested in their own family histories or genealogy in general. You will learn how to plan efficiently and record accurately your family history using family history research principles and practices. The subject will teach you how to critically evaluate a range of online family history resources for accuracy and reliability. You will also learn how to communicate your findings in clear writing that is accurately referenced. Interactive discussion forums will enable you to communicate with fellow students as you embark upon the research journey.

You may be surprised at what you discover and the new connections you make with relatives and friends.

This subject is one of a suite available for people interested in researching their family history.

Assessments

  • Online quizzes (50%)
  • Biography (50%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate TAS-FAM-DIP-2021

Diploma of Family History

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