The meaning of ANZAC has been debated since 1915, a subject of contention, as well as a site for the expression of consensual values in both Australia and New Zealand. The course examines the origins, reputed decline, revival and reinvention of ANZAC, including of ANZAC Day itself, in the context of changing patterns of war commemoration and cultural memory. Topics to be explored might include ANZAC's connections to the history of popular culture, commerce, commemoration, government policy, pilgrimage, tourism, museums and heritage, political and media debate, historical writing and education.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate a knowledge of the remembrance, historicisation, memorialisation and contestation of ANZAC;
- identify and analyse the key concepts in the study of historical memory;
- critically analyse the representation of the past in a variety of different media; and
- undertake an historically-informed research project evaluating a particular representation of ANZAC.
Indicative Assessment
- War Memorial Analysis (1500 words) (25) [LO 1,2,3]
- Cultural Analysis (1500 words) (25) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Reflective Essay (3000 words) (50) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
The mode of delivery for this course may be either in person or online:
In person: 130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of seminars and 12 hours of workshop and workshop-like activities.
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing
Online: 130 hours of total student learning time made up from
a) 36 hours of contact in workshop format or through online activities.
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Not applicable
Preliminary Reading
James Brown, Anzac’s Long Shadow: The Cost of Our National Obsession, Black Inc., Collingwood, 2014.
Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds et al., What's Wrong With Anzac?: The Militarisation of Australian History, University of New South Wales Press, Sydney, 2010.
Mark McKenna and Stuart Ward, '"It was Really Moving, Mate": The Gallipoli Pilgrimage and Sentimental Nationalism in Australia', Australian Historical Studies, Vol. 38, No. 129, April 2007, pp. 141-51.
Bruce Scates, 'The First Casualty of War: A Reply to McKenna's and Ward's "Gallipoli Pilgrimage and Sentimental Nationalism"', Australian Historical Studies, Vol. 38, No. 130, October 2007, pp. 312-21.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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