This unit hones in on moments of crisis and controversy as a means by which to understand dynamics of power and resistance in the Australian past. Crises investigated include both the famous and less well-known, and range thematically from the black war in Tasmania to Melbourne's 'cultural terrorists' of 1986. This approach to the Australian past highlights both the depth and range of social divisions over time, and illuminates processes of social and cultural change, especially those involving popular participation. As such moments are often accompanied by debates over historical interpretation, the unit also investigates the nature of history, and how we come to understand historical... -- Course Website
Instructor: Professor Andrea Gaynor
Prerequisites: a Level 1 History unit
