Contemporary policy issues often have long historical precedents. History can therefore provide policymakers with some perspective through the knowledge of past patterns, and when used responsibly, it can have a constructive influence on policy. This course aims to look how history can be relied on to enhance an understanding of the present as well as raise awareness of the dangers of the negative abuse of history. It will encourage innovative ways to use historical knowledge to address present and future policy issues.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate an awareness of the past to better understand contemporary issues.
2. Critically evaluate policy-making situations within a long-term context
3. Critically analyse the benefits to using history alongside the negative attempts to abuse history
4. Conduct independent research
5. Acquire highly developed oral and written communication skills
Indicative Assessment
Short assignment (20%);Major research paper (50%);
End of semester examination (30%)
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Workload
Two-hour weekly seminars (24 hours)Three two hour extra research skills seminars (6 hours)
Individual study approx 8-10 hours per week (100-120 hours)
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4050 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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