50141 Australian History and Politics
8cpDisciplinary Strand – Social, Political and Historical Studies – 200 level
Subject coordinator: Dr Virginia Watson
This subject explores the relationship between politics and history in Australia. It includes analyses of the ways in which the Australian state shapes social conflict and political action and of the ways in which social conflict and political action impacts upon the state. It explores the methods and uses of historical resources – official documents, oral accounts, cultural artefacts, newspapers, etc. – and political analysis and examines the ways in which these are employed in public debates in Australia, often with explosive effect. Australia is discussed from a comparative perspective, as a settler-colonial state and polity, with particular cultural and political traditions, located within both regional and global political contexts.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $866.83
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,900.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.167Access conditions
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