All the major documentation for this period is readily accessible in translation. This unit will be offered in 2001. Based on the Australian historical experience, this unit will compare processes and philosophies affecting the Australian environment with those impacting on other countries around the Pacific rim. Particular attention will be paid to South-East Asia, western north America and New Zealand. HIST242 Modern Russian History 4 credit points See description below for HIST342 .
Many people gain much of their knowledge of history through film and television.
In this course, students will be invited to think about the promise and problems of history on film. Through lectures, film screenings and discussions, students will explore how images are selected and arranged, whether it is possible for the filmmaker to tell an interesting and plausible historical story and show that historical ideas are open to debate, and consider the advantages and disadvantages of film as a medium for history. Students will also examine the role film can play in stimulating public debate about the past and identify ways to foster critical discussion. Extensive use will be made of biographical and autobiographical materials. This unit has three interrelated themes.