HIS302: Australian Politics, Culture and Religion since 1788
Key details
| Accredited towards | Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts |
| Unit type | Elective unit |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Indicative contact hours | 3 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Offered in | Semester 1 |
| Tuition fee | Learn more |
Overview
This unit will focus primarily on the historical interaction between politics, culture and religion in Australian history since 1788. It will examine the historiographical debates regarding the nature of Australian history. Topics will include the relationship between the first European settlers in Australia and the indigenous population; the arrival of European immigrants/settlers to Australian shores; the contribution of leading political, religious and intellectual figures to Australian nation- and state-building; the contribution of Australia to the major world conflicts and events and their effects on Australian politics and society; multiculturalism and the problem of Australian national identity.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit of study, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a detailed account of important religious, political and intellectual events, processes and personalities in Australian history
- Formulate and critically evaluate the nature of the historical interaction between politics, religion and culture in Australian history
- Assess the contribution of significant political and religious leaders in particular historical situations and appraise their overall impact on Australian society
- Critically examine the impact on Australian religious practices on the revolutionary movements of the 1960s
- Examine, argue about and express ideas clearly and coherently in written and oral forms
- Constructively participate in class discussion to find responsible solutions to problems
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