HIST1051.1: Introducing Australian History
Gain an introduction to Australian history starting with Aboriginal history pre-colonisation, and moving through to convictism.
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
HIST1051.1: Introducing Australian History
Travel back in time to discover Australian history.
On this course you will take a journey through Australian history. You will examine a range of periods and topics including Aboriginal deep time history, transportation and convictism and colonialism.
This course will also introduce you to the skills and approaches used in the academic study of history – especially the study of Australian history – and help you to understand issues in contemporary Australia in context.
What topics will you cover?
- Traditional Aboriginal society/Aboriginal history pre-colonisation
- Background to the British colonisation of Australia
- Convict life in the early Australian colonies
- Gender relations in the colonies
- Relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone looking to improve their knowledge of Australian history or their historical skills.
Who will you learn with?
I'm a historian at the University of Newcastle, Australia. I research and write about the histories of Australia, especially surrounding conflict, mental health and masculinity.
I am an Associate Professor of History at the University of Newcastle where I teach Australian history, including crime and environmental history.
Dr Shauna Bostock-Smith completed her PhD at ANU in August 2020, and the title of her thesis is 'From Colonisation to My Generation: An Aboriginal Historian’s Family History Research'.
Who developed the course?
The University of Newcastle Australia
The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 173rd in the world (QS rankings, 2024).
Established
1965Location
Newcastle, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024
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