Australian Society And Culture (CLB101)
Humanities - Queensland University of Technology
Semester 1 / 2012

Texts

y separately published work icon Spinning the Dream : Assimilation in Australia 1950-1970 Anna Haebich , North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2008 Z1573773 2008 single work criticism (taught in 3 units)

'In Spinning the Dream, the author re-evaluates the experience of Assimilation in Australia, providing a meticulously researched and masterfully written assessment of its implications for Australia's Indigenous and ethnic minorities and for immigration and refugee policy'. (Source: Fremantle Press website)
Trustees on Trial: Recovering the Stolen Wages,!$!Kidd, R.!$!!$!!$!
Vietnam - The Australian War!$!Ham, P.!$!!$!!$!
Booth, D.. Australian Beach Cultures!$! The History of Sun, Sand and Surf. !$!!$!!$!
y separately published work icon Spinning the Dream : Assimilation in Australia 1950-1970 Anna Haebich , North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2008 Z1573773 2008 single work criticism (taught in 3 units)

'In Spinning the Dream, the author re-evaluates the experience of Assimilation in Australia, providing a meticulously researched and masterfully written assessment of its implications for Australia's Indigenous and ethnic minorities and for immigration and refugee policy'. (Source: Fremantle Press website)
A Concise History of Australia.!$!Macintyre, S.!$!!$!!$!
Sand in our Souls - The Beach in Australian History!$!Huntsman, L.!$!!$!!$!
Davison, J. and Spearritt, P.. Holiday Business!$! Tourism in Australia Since 1870. !$!!$!!$!
Friday on our Minds - Popular Culture in Australia since 1945!$!Arrow, M.!$!!$!!$!

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts

Description

Australians are hardly recognisable today against the Australia and Australians of 1945. In the last sixty-five years, numerous social, cultural and political ideas, policies and actions have shaped and re-constructed Australians. Understanding how Australia has evolved as a nation, a community, a culture and a people involves critically analysing various constructions, meanings and interpretations. A study of Australian society and culture will therefore involve an appreciation of Australian people and the significant political and social debates that they engage in.

Aim

This unit is designed to provide overseas and Australian students with an understanding of Australian culture and values. It offers insights and understandings about issues that divide Australians as well as events and circumstances that unite the nation.

Assessment

Presentation; weekly quiz; exam.

Other Details

Equivalent(s): HHB106, HHB108

Offered in: 2011, 2009
Current Campus: Gardens Point
Levels: Undergraduate
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