Australian History was formed on the continent that belongs to the world&#39;s longest established and continuous culture. Yet, most histories start with the planting of the British flag in 1788. So when did Australia actually become a nation? And how was the idea of Australian history shaped over time? Shifting between the levels of local history and international politics, this subject traces the cultural, social, political, and economic forces that shaped Australia.

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[Anti-requisite] HI2191 HI1002 HI1001 Offerings: All

HI2021 - Modern Australian History

Modern Australian History

Differentiate rival conceptually interconnected ideas about Australian history

Develop appropriate analytical skills in research and writing history, leading to competence in the use and interpretation of primary and secondary sources

Apply historical techniques in analysis, leading to an ability to interpret and evaluate specific contexts and periods of Indigenous and colonial Australian history