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School of History · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The meaning of ANZAC has been debated since 1915, a subject of contention, as well as a site for the expression of consensual values in both Australia and New Zealand. The course examines the origins, reputed decline, revival and reinvention of ANZAC, including of ANZAC Day itself, in the context of changing patterns of war commemoration and cultural memory. Topics to be explored might include ANZAC's connections to the history of popular culture, commerce, commemoration, government policy, pilgrimage, tourism, museums and heritage, political and media debate, historical writing and education.
War Memorial Analysis (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Cultural Analysis (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Reflective Essay (3000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
The mode of delivery for this course may be either in person or online: In person: 130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of seminars and 12 hours of workshop and workshop-like activities. b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing Online: 130 hours of total student learning time made up from a) 36 hours of contact in workshop format or through online activities. b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Not applicable Preliminary Reading James Brown, Anzac’s Long Shadow: The Cost of Our National Obsession, Black Inc., Collingwood, 2014. Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds et al., What's Wrong With Anzac?: The Militarisation of Australian History, University of New South Wales Press, Sydney, 2010. Mark McKenna and Stuart Ward, '"It was Really Moving, Mate": The Gallipoli Pilgrimage and Sentimental Nationalism in Australia', Australian Historical Studies, Vol. 38, No. 129, April 2007, pp. 141-51. Bruce Scates, 'The First Casualty of War: A Reply to McKenna's and Ward's "Gallipoli Pilgrimage and Sentimental Nationalism"', Australian Historical Studies, Vol. 38, No. 130, October 2007, pp. 312-21.