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Australian History/Politics
These studies are provided by academic units within Monash University's Faculty of Arts.
General summary
| Subjects |
- AUS1010 Out of Empire:
Australia in the world (semester 1)
- AUS1020 Democracy and Nation (semester 2)
See: Subject outlines for Australian History/Politics
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| Unit coordinator |
Rebecca Wheatley
National Centre for Australian Studies
Telephone: +61 3 9903 2185
Fax: +61 3 9903 4225
Email: Rebecca.Wheatley@arts.monash.edu.au. |
| Background of students |
Preparatory study: any History study OR International Studies OR Political Studies
- Completion of units 3 and 4 in Year 11 OR
- Concurrent enrolment in units 3 and 4 in Year 12
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| Study mode option |
- Enhancement centre
- Off-campus learning
(distance education)
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| Location of classes |
Tutorial centres
Centre: Caulfield Grammar School
Location: Caulfield Campus
Time: Monday 4.45pm
Centre: Presbyterian Ladies College
Location: Burwood
Time: Thursday 4pm
Centre: Mazenod College
Location: Mulgrave
Time: Thursday 4.30pm
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| Class requirements |
Classes at enhancement centres will run for one-and-a-half hours per week (normally one afternoon per week after school hours). Classes at tutorial centres will run for one hour per week. In addition, there will be two on-campus sessions or equivalent sessions, including virtual seminars, per semester. |
| Credit arrangements |
Students who successfully complete this pair of units and are subsequently successful in gaining a place in the Bachelor of Arts or an Arts double degree will receive credit transfer of a first-year sequence in history or politics.
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| Other degrees |
Other degrees such as the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce may allow credit transfer for first-year history or politics studies.
See also:
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Subject outlines
AUS1010 Out of Empire: Australia in the world
This unit examines Australia's relationship with Britain from the 1900s to the present day. It looks at the changing orientation of Australian trade, foreign policy and cultural ties, and considers the role of the monarchy in Australia. The background to the debate over republicanism is examined in detail, and the arguments for and against our traditional alliances are considered. This unit is supported by six hours of video material.
Assessment
- 1200 to 1500-word essay: 20%
- 2500 to 3000-word essay: 40%
- Final examination: 30%
- Class participation: 10%
Prescribed textbook
- The Oxford History of Australia , vols 4 and 5, OUP, Melbourne, 1990.
- Study notes provided.
- Video material provided.
- World wide web resources provided at the Teaching Centre at NCAS website.
AUS1020 Democracy and Nation
This unit focuses on the character of the democracy that was established in Australia at the time of federation in 1901. It examines the many influences on Australia's constitution and its system of government, and how Australian citizens viewed their rights and responsibilities. Upon completion of this unit, together with AUS1010, students will have an overview of Australia's political, social and cultural development over this century and a detailed knowledge of the early development of the nation's political and legal system.
Assessment
- 1000-word essay: 15%
- 2000-word essay: 35%
- 3000-word essay: 45%
- Virtual seminar participation: 5%
Prescribed textbook
- MacIntyre, S, 'The succeeding age 1901--1942', in The Oxford History of Australia, vol 4, 1986.
- Study notes provided.
- Audio tapes/CD provided.
- World wide web resources provided at the Teaching Centre at NCAS website.
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