ANTH 34392 - Australian History and Society

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This unit aims to provide U.S. Study Abroad students with a substantial overview of Australian history and an analysis of the evolution of contemporary Australian society. It covers major themes in Australian history and offers a context for comparison with aspects of American history and society. A principal theme of the unit is of the small and isolated early Australian settler population coming to terms with an unfamiliar and often hostile environment in one of the most remote parts of the British Empire. The unit emphasises the changing pattern of Aboriginal/white relations: from armed friction on the frontier during colonial times, to the beginnings of a search for reconciliation. The brutal nature of the convict system, the desperate expansion of the gold period, and the sacrifices of Australians in far off fields during the 'Great War' are all examined in some detail. Australia's changing relationships with its powerful allies - Britain and the United States - are also examined. Through it all, Australia has had a bloody, determined and vibrant history as the 'Great Southern Land' and has, through the struggles of its migrants and indigenous people, been transformed into a modern society.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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