Overview
To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.
Student guidance
Program of study overview
Program of study
36 Units
Level 19 Units
Level 213.5 Units
Level 39 Units
Level 44.5 Units
Aims
The major aims to produce graduates that:
- Have a strong knowledge of cultures and societies in a number of temporal and geographical contexts
- Have a strong knowledge of perspectives on historical events and agents and how these perspectives contribute to historical discourse within the profession and more broadly undertake historical research and reporting
- Effectively communicate a nuanced understanding of historical events and concepts in a range of written and oral forms
- Work independently and collaboratively
- Have a commitment to maintaining the normative ethical standard of the discipline of history in the graduate's research and reporting practices
- Understand the necessity of life-long learning and constant renewal of knowledge and skills in light of advances in the graduate's chosen field
It is envisaged that the graduate qualities embedded in these aims will be introduced at first level, consolidated at the second level and mastered at the third level.
Learning outcomes
On completion students will be able to:
1.
Correctly sequence events, recognise key agents and describe the salient feature of those societies selected for study
2.
Recognise the competing claims of interested sections of the community and the profession as they appear in interpretations of history
3.
Comprehend the nature of the disciplinary boundaries that mark history as a discrete form of study; recognise attempts at interdisciplinary approaches to history; and apply methodologies and models learnt in other disciplines
4.
Comprehend changes in the method and models of interpretation employed within the profession and relate these to their historical context
5.
Identify and assess sources of historical information; construct a sustained, coherent and reasoned argument based on source material; and synthesise differing viewpoints and account for inconsistencies between various accounts
6.
Communicate research findings and historical argument in written and oral forms
7.
Complete an individual historical argument in written and oral forms
8.
Complete an individual historical research project; participate actively in a group research project
9.
Apply methodologies and models for research and reporting to new and unfamiliar fields; construct a reasonable approach to contemporary or previously unstudied events and societies
10.
Apply research and reporting skills as relevant throughout their professional lives
11.
Maintain the normative ethical standards governing the discipline of history with reference to the relevant codes of academic integrity and the need for inclusive and culturally sensitive research and reporting practices
12.
Recognise the need for and embrace the opportunities to update the knowledge and skills accumulated whilst studying
Available in courses
Bachelor of Education (Secondary)