Unit Outline

In this unit you will learn about the history of Australia from the deepest time to the present, gaining particular insight into Tasmania's past as well as an understanding of a wider global context. The Unit begins with the formation and peopling of the continent and extends into modern history to cover the first arrivals of Europeans; the resistance and genocide of First Nations peoples; and the creation of a modern democratic nation shaped by war, immigration, rights movements, and climate change. You will gain access to learning materials created by leading experts in the field to develop an in-depth knowledge of Australian history and why it matters today. More broadly, this Unit will help you improve your communication of information and ideas through a range of assessment tasks.

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	Develop an understanding of the history of Australia
2	Critically analyse and contextualise historical events and historical writing relating to Australia
3	Communicate historical ideas and information that are persuasive, summative and explanatory, using correct referencing conventions.

Requisites


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

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Reduced the numbers of Assessment Tasks and included a non-essay option.

Renamed the Unit and altered the Learning Outcomes to narrow the parameters of the Unit to Australia's history.

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:	Project	Week 10	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Participation and engagement	Week 13	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Report	Week 13	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Project

Task Description:

Create a portfolio, diagram/chart/poster or write a critical essay or combine these formats to respond to a question or prompt provided. Citations must be referenced formally.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 10

Weight:

45 %

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 2: Participation and engagement

Task Description:

Engaged participation in weekly learning activities.

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Engaged constructively in learning and discussions	LO1
2	Contributed to discussions in respectful and appropriates ways by speaking in class and / or writing in forums facilitated by MyLO	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Demonstrated learning by completing set activities	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Report

Task Description:

Report on a key theme or aspect from the Unit referencing relevant learning materials and outcomes.

Task Length:

1000 words

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

30 %

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.