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School of History · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course examines Australian politics from a historical perspective, starting at the beginnings of colonisation and extending to the present day. It asks, how does history make sense of our political challenges of today? It explores the foundation and working of democracy, the party system, and the relationship of politics to broader transformations in society. The first part follows a chronological structure, while the second examines a range of themes including Indigenous politics, gender and sexuality, the environment, and the media. The aim is to provide students with a historical grounding in the main political trends, personalities, and ideologies since 1788.
1st in class test
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
2nd in class test
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Major project, 2500 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Tutorial participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorial and tutorial-like activities; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Tutorial readings will be made available to students via Canvas