This course examines Australian politics from a historical perspective. It explores the foundation and working of democracy, the formation and transformation of the party system, and the relationship of politics to broader changes in society. The first part follows a chronological structure, beginning with traditional Indigenous government and extending through the colonial era to the present day, while the second examines a range of themes such as federation, nationalism and republicanism, women, gender and politics, rural politics, Indigenous politics and the media. The aim is to provide students with a historical grounding in the main political trends, institutions, personalities, ideas and ideologies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. explain the origins and development of institutions, practices, ideas and ideologies in Australian politics;
2. analyse the relationship between political stability and change, and broader transformations in Australian society and culture;
3. appreciate the capacity of historical approaches to generate insights into the political past and present;
4. locate and interpret primary sources, and use them in constructing coherent and persuasive historical questions and answers; and
5. locate and evaluate secondary authorities, and use them to construct coherent and persuasive historical questions and answers.

Research-Led Teaching

Students are expected to undertake research in the primary sources for their assignments.

Additional Course Costs

None.

Required Resources

Internet connection.

Recommended Resources

Whether you are on campus or studying remotely, there are a variety of online platforms you will use to participate in your study program. These could include videos for lectures and other instruction, two-way video conferencing for interactive learning, email and other messaging tools for communication, interactive web apps for formative and collaborative activities, print and/or photo/scan for handwritten work and drawings, and home-based assessment.

ANU outlines recommended student system requirements to ensure you are able to participate fully in your learning. Other information is also available about the various Learning Platforms you may use.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

·        Informal feedback in tutorials and lectorials

·        Informal feedback in individual consultations and meetings

·        Informal feedback on Wattle or via email

·        Formal comments on assignments

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Indigenous and Settler Sovereignties and Politics: From Earliest Times to 1860
2	Making Settler Democracy Work, 1860-85
3	Founding the Party System, 1885-1914
4	The Politics of Interest and Loyalty, 1914-49
5	The Ice Age? Cold War Australia, 1950-66
6	Whitlam and Political Change, 1966-83	Assignment 1 due 11.59 p.m. on Thursday 31 August(Research Essay: 2000 words)
7	Reinventing Australia, 1983-2021
8	The Media
9	Independents
10	Federation, Nationalism and the Republic
11	Gender and Politics
12	Indigenous Politics	Assignment 2 due 11.59 p.m. on Friday, 3 November (Synoptic Essay: 3000 words)

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/timetabling

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Tutorial Participation	10 %	27/10/2023	30/11/2023	1, 2, 3
Research Essay	40 %	31/08/2023	18/09/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Synoptic Essay	50 %	03/11/2023	30/11/2023	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Value: 10%

You are expected to attend all 12 tutorials. You will be marked at the end of the semester according to your knowledge, understanding and analytical ability, as demonstrated by the quality of your contributions to tutorial discussion throughout the semester. You will be expected to play a leading role in ONE tutorial through additional preparation.

Examination(s)

None.

Assessment Task 1

Tutorial Participation

Value: 10%

Details of task: You are expected to attend all 12 tutorials. You will be marked at the end of the semester according to your knowledge, understanding and analytical ability, as demonstrated by the quality of your contributions to tutorial discussion throughout the semester.

Assessment Task 2

Research Essay

Assessment Criteria

How relevant, focused and persuasive is the argument?

Is your reading/research broad and appropriate to the question?

How well have you used primary sources, and especially the major document for your question?

Is the essay factually accurate?

Is there an appropriate introduction?

Is there an appropriate conclusion?

Is the structure of your essay logical and coherent?

Have you used correct paragraphing, syntax, punctuation, grammar and spelling?

Is your referencing consistent, accurate and informative?

Is your bibliography consistent, accurate and informative?

How well is your assignment presented overall?

Word limit: 2000

Value: 40%

Presentation requirements: essay form including footnotes and bibliography. Please upload your essay in Word. Sub-headings and sections are permitted, but use these sparingly. 12-point type and double spacing. Please ensure the question you are answering as well as your name and student number are included at the beginning of the paper.

Due: 11.59 p.m., Thursday 31 August 2023

Estimated return date: Monday 18 September 2023

 

Questions:

 

Students will be provided with a choice of five primary sources related to the first five topics (weeks) in the course via Wattle. You will need to choose one of these documents, which should form the basis for your answer to the question related to that source. You will also be expected to do additional reading and research to place your document in context and fully answer the question.

Assessment Task 3

Synoptic Essay

Assessment Criteria

How relevant, focused and persuasive is the argument?

Is your reading/research broad and appropriate to the question?

How well have you made connections between topics?

Does your essay suggestion a consistent engagement with the course content?

How well have you used primary sources?

Is the essay factually accurate?

Is there an appropriate introduction?

Is there an appropriate conclusion?

Is the structure of your essay logical and coherent?

Have you used correct paragraphing, syntax, punctuation, grammar and spelling?

Is your referencing consistent, accurate and informative?

Is your bibliography consistent, accurate and informative?

How well is your assignment presented overall?

Word limit: 3000

Value: 50%

Presentation requirements: essay form including footnotes and bibliography. Sub-headings and sections are permitted, but use these sparingly. Please upload your essay in Word.12-point type and double spacing. Please ensure the question you are answering as well as your name and student number are included at the beginning of the paper.

Due: 11.59 p.m., Friday 3 November 2023

Estimated return date: Thursday 30 November 2023

 

Questions: Choose ONE of the following:

1.    How has Australian politics since 1967 been changed by First Nations peoples?

 

2.    How can a consideration of gender illuminate the understanding of Australian political history since 1970?

 

3.    Assess the impact of any TWO of the following on Australian politics since 1945: (i) newspapers and magazines (ii) radio (iii) television (iv) the internet and social media

4. How can an understanding of Australian political history illuminate the rise of the independents since 1990?

5. What did the COVID-19 pandemic disclose about Australian political culture?

6. How have nationalism, the monarchy and republicanism influenced Australian politics since 1960?

7. Evaluate the significance for Australian political history of any ONE of the following: (i) the Whitlam Government (1972-5); (ii) the Hawke and Keating Governments (1983-96); (iii) the Howard Government (1996-2007).

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Returning Assignments

Via Wattle.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students