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Units HSTY2677 Semester 1 2024 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

HSTY2677: Being Australian

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

What events and forces brought the nation of Australia into being and what historical legacies will direct our future? This unit focusses on key moments of struggle over what ‘Australia’ means and what it means to be Australian. Topics may include: imperial expansion and the colonial frontier; race relations and British race patriotism, Indigenous resistance and the White Australia policy; battles over land and labour; refugee and border protection; engagement with the Asia-Pacific; economic revolutions; protest movements and state formation. We will explore the ceaseless debate about government, community, history and identity that helps shape a collective and individual consciousness.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	HSTY2677
Academic unit	History
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points at 1000 level in History or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Ancient History
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	James Curran, james.b.curran@sydney.edu.au
Guest lecturer(s)	James Curran, james.b.curran@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Frank Yuan, fangcheng.yuan@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Frank Yuan, fangcheng.yuan@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Essay See Canvas for details.	60%	Formal exam period Due date: 03 Jun 2024 at 23:59	3000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Tutorial participation Marks are awarded for your contributions to the weekly tutorial discussion.	10%	Ongoing	n/a
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Short essay See Canvas for details	30%	Week 06 Due date: 26 Mar 2024 at 00:00	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 20 21 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars established by the faculty.
Distinction	75 - 84	To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars established by the faculty.
Credit	65 - 74	To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars established by the faculty.
Pass	50 - 64	To be awarded to students who, in their performance in assessment tasks, demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars established by the faculty.
Fail	0 - 49	When the student does not meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	1. An 'explosive and pungent beginning'; 2. The Australian political tradition	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	1. Britishness in Australia; 2. Australian liberalism	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Australian Political Culture: problems and perspectives	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	1. CH Pearson’s National Life and Character; 2. Socialisme sans doctrines	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	A New Britannia	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	1. WK Hancock’s Australia; 2. The Conscription crisis (Part 1)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	CH Pearson: Professor of Democracy	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	1. The Conscription crisis (Part 2); 2. The Great Depression: the rise of Communism and the “New Guard”	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Ideology in Australian politics	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	1. Curtin: the pacifist as wartime leader; 2. Menzies, the ‘Forgotten People’ and the 1950s	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	The Essay	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	1. Abandoned Britons: the end of Empire; 2. Australia’s ‘New Nationalism’	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Political ideas, cultural fears	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	1. Quiet trauma: The end of White Australia; 2. The Whitlam/Fraser consensus	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	The Unknown Nation?	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	1. Rediscovering Asia? 2. Remembering the Aborigines	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Monoculture to multiculture	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	1. Blokey boorfest? Women and the nation; 2. Rise and demise of the Republic	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	The Great Australian silence	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	The Anzac revival, 1980-2015	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Republicanism and Sentimental Nationalism	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	1. Economic rationalism and consensus politics 2. Reflections	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 13	Neoliberalism consensus?	Tutorial (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. develop expertise in 20th Century Australian history
LO2. critically think about the problem of nationalism
LO3. develop the ability to ask new questions about the Australian experience in a global context
LO4. develop skills in research and essay writing.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Weekly lecture and tutorial topics have been updated and refreshed. A take-home exam has been included as part of the assessment (weighing 30%), while the two essays have been shortened to reflect their reduced weight respectively. This is a reversal to the format in 2019 and 2021.

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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