This course examines the role that history and historical narratives perform in the public sphere. We explore the ways in which audiences remember, imagine and in other ways engage with the past, whether it be as tourists at a theme park, visitors to a museum or war memorial, or as media consumers, broadly defined. The course will appeal to students working, or seeking to work, in areas such as documentary making, museum curatorship, oral history, or heritage management as well as to those interested in the burgeoning scholarly debates about how history is practised outside the academic sphere. The course involves analysis of films, exhibitions, broadcasts, re-enactments, and community-based history telling, while engaging with a range of critical and theoretical readings. The course involves site visits to major cultural institutions where we meet curators and other historical practitioners. The assessment requirements for the course provide students with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate practical skills in interviewing and other forms of non-written historical communication and inquiry.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. understand and communicate at a professional standard how public spaces, institutions and media (broadly defined) function as sites for the dissemination of historical narratives;
2. produce substantive analysis of how historical narratives are used in the public realm;
3. demonstrate in their writing an ability to interpret or read, and reflect critically upon, non-written historical evidence that might include audio and visual sources and objects in collections;
4. understand how digitisation affects the craft of the historian and show an advanced understanding of contemporary literature pertaining to digitisation and the humanities; and
5. demonstrate that they have attained research skills of a professional standard that can be used in developing historical narratives in media other than conventional writing.

Research-Led Teaching

The convenor draws on long experience as a filmmaker, radio documentary maker, and historian working in the public sphere in his teaching of this course.

Field Trips

Behind-the-scenes visit to the Australian War Memorial.

Visit to National Library of Australia reading rooms to conduct visual and textual research.

Visit to Sidney Nolan's Ned Kelly paintings at the National Gallery of Australia.

NB. Attendance is compulsory.

Additional Course Costs

Possible transport costs to field trips (all within Canberra metropolitan area).

Examination Material or equipment

No sitdown exam.

Required Resources

Required reading materials will be made available through Wattle. Further research material can be obtained via the ANU library, online resources, and the institutions visited for field trips.

Recommended Resources

You are encouraged to bring personal portable computers to class. Most sessions involve practical activities where computers will be useful. You should take mobile phones and/or cameras as well as pencils and notepads to all field trips. (Pencils rather than pens are used for notetaking in archives and special-collection reading rooms.)

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:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

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.

Other Information

For the three assessments, the student must select different case studies.

Appeals

If you genuinely believe you have received an inappropriate or incorrect result, you are entitled to apply for a review of your grade. This must be done within 20 working days of

the formal noti_cation of your result for that particular piece of coursework. Your _rst point of contact should always be the course convenor. See ANU’s Assessment Rules

2.12 for further information.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Intro: The Historian as Filmmaker: Putting theory into practice
2	Listening to the Past: Historians Expose the Stolen Generations
3	Oral History and the Stolen Generation Narrative	Audio Design Workshop (Friday session)
4	War and Memory: The Politics of Memorialisation	Australian War Memorial Site Visit (Friday session)
5	Designing a Memorial of Our Own	Schedule a consultation with Convenor this week to discuss your research essay.
6	The Camera as Witness to History	National Library of Australia Site Visit (Friday session)
7	Designing a Digital Exhibition	Audio project due this week (19 September)
8	Can an Artist be a Historian?	National Gallery of Australia site visit (Thursday session)
9	Researching a Large Scale Exhibition
10	Designing a Large Scale Exhibition
11	Student presentations
12	Conclusion: Historians and their Publics	Research Essay due: 8 November 2023

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.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
Participation (10%)	10 %	*	1,2,3
Presentation (10%)	10 %	19/10/2023	1,2,3
Project Submission (value:30%)	30 %	19/09/2023	1,3,4
Research Essay (50%)	50 %	08/11/2023	1,2,3,4

* 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

This is the mark the lecturer gives the student for their contribution to class. The lecturer will be looking for evidence that the student has done the class reading,

and is willing to share ideas, listen to other students and participate in group discussion.

See further information above.

Examination(s)

There is no final examination in this course.

Assessment Task 1

Participation (10%)

Students are expected to read and critically assess the weekly readings and other material, which on occasion will include video, audio recordings and other non-written sources. Students will often be assigned particular roles such as being the lead respondent to a particular reading. Assessment of participation will evaluate the student's preparedness and professionalism in handling assigned tasks. It will also evaluate the student's demonstrated capacity to advance class discussion by sharing their opinions and insights and respectfully evaluating the views of peers. Participation will include some small-group work as well as discussions involving the whole class. Attendance of all seminars, workshops and site visits is mandatory except for medical reasons. Please email the convenor with an apology if you have to miss a class.

Assessment Task 2

Presentation (10%)

The presentation will be given in the seminar of Week 11 (19 October 2003). The presentation will provide a preview of the research process, content, and methodology employed in your Research Essay (described below). Presentations will be 10 to 15 minutes in duration. You are encouraged to use Powerpoint slides or other visual stimulus. Assessment will consider the strength of the material and the student's presentation skills.

Assessment Task 3

Project Submission (value:30%)

Students create a podcast or other audio work (eg radio documentary) on a historical topic of their own choosing. Duration: approx 20 to 25 minutes. Due 19 September.

Assessment Task 4

Research Essay (50%)

Research essay

• 4000 words

This major assignment requires student to develop a highly considered reflection on an aspect of public history, based on independent research that will develop throughout the semester. Students will expect to liaise with the convenor about their project during the course of the semester and speak about it publicly in the Week 11 presentation.

Full details to be provided on the Wattle site.

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 not permitted. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.
• Late submission permitted. 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. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

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

Students should expect work to be returned with grading and feedback within two to three weeks of the due date.

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.

Resubmission of Assignments

Resubmission of assessments is not permitted.

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