Students may explore own interests in this field. Applies concepts to current events. Surveys Australia's history from first human settlement to present with emphasis on European occupation of past two centuries. Students may follow up special interests such as feminist writing, writing by Aborigines, and recent poetry. Introduces Australia's main schools and movements from 18th through 20th century from international art-history perspective.
Supplements lectures with excursions to public and commercial galleries in Sydney and Canberra.
Examines unique character of Australia s plant and animal life. Emphasizes ecological fieldwork in variety of habitats in Sydney area. Acquaints students with climate, physiography, geology, and hydrology of coastal, estuarian, rolling uplands, and interior regions through lectures and field trips.