For instance La Trobe pioneered the first History and Film courses. Its staff developed a new interdisciplinary method of historical research now known world-wide as the approach of 'The Melbourne School'. Recently the Department has joined with Archaeology to become the School of Archaeological and Historical Studies, a move which promises more fruitful inter-disciplinary collaboration. The History Department at La Trobe takes pride in its commitment to teaching. Tutorials are taken by the lecturing staff as well as the tutors who may be employed in the larger undergraduate subjects.
Classes are small and students can be sure of individual attention.
All staff have email addresses and make sure they are available for consultation for at least two hours every week. Our range of subject offerings is one of the most diverse in Australia, giving students lots of choice. About eighty history subjects are currently offered within ten broad geographical or thematic areas of history. We have subjects on ancient civilisations and the modern world, on colonialism in Africa, on famine in Ireland, the English monarchy, Nazi Germany, the Olympic Games, and movies in America. More specific and current subject information is available in the La Trobe University Course Handbook which is revised annually, and our website which is updated regularly.