Unit Outline

In this unit we explore the multitude of forces that have shaped the continent’s history from ancient times through to the present. We consider the extent to which Australia, and particularly Tasmania, has been moulded by factors such as violence, the rise of democratic government, the economics of empire, and cultural influences from the east and west as well as our Indigenous heritage. By learning how to unravel these threads through using traditional and digital tools and historical analysis, this unit will equip you to understand the shared and unique elements that have shaped Australia within the global context

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Engage with key factors that have shaped Australia within a global context
2.	Analyse Australian historical events to identify key elements that have shaped our place in the world
3.	Construct and communicate evidence-based arguments to demonstrate an understanding of historical events and debates

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Defining Moment in History	Week 5	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Essay	Week 10	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Review and Reflection	Week 13	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Defining Moment in History

Task Description:

Choose one moment in the history of Australia and explain its significance as a defining event.

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the topic	LO1
2	Analyse and reflect on an Australian historical event	LO2
3	Communicate in writing by structuring your work, adhering to referencing and presentation requirements, and following the conventions of written English	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Essay

Task Description:

Respond to a question offered in MyLO using descriptive, analytical, and critical writing and formally referencing relevant sources.

Task Length:

2,000 words

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the topic	LO1
2	Take a position on a topic and present an argument supported by evidence	LO2
3	Communicate in writing by structuring your work, adhering to referencing and presentation requirements, and following the conventions of written English	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Review and Reflection

Task Description:

Write a critical review of a history text that includes reflective references to learning materials offered throughout the Unit.

Task Length:

1,000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the topic	LO1
2	Critically review a history, drawing on materials from the Unit to support your position and demonstrate your learning	LO2
3	Communicate in writing by structuring your work, adhering to referencing and presentation requirements, and following the conventions of written English	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.