Introduction
Introduction to Family History is designed for people interested in their own family histories or genealogy in general. You will learn how to efficiently plan and accurately record your family history using family history research principles and practices. The unit will teach you how to critically evaluate a range of online family history resources for accuracy and reliability. You will also learn how to communicate your findings in clear writing that is accurately referenced. Online discussion forums will enable you to communicate with fellow students as you embark upon your research journey.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Family History |
| Unit code | HAA003 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Imogen Wegman |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Foundation or Enabling |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of family history principles and planning
- Locate and use major family history repositories and records
- Critically evaluate sources for accuracy and reliability
- Present your genealogical work clearly and cogently, taking into account the contexts within which your ancestors lived
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly online learning materials (e.g. short video lectures, discussions, readings, activities) (approx. 3 hours) |
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| Assessment | Research skills task (20%)|Online quizzes (40%)|Research report (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
All learning materials for this unit, including required readings, are provided week by week in our MyLO site. You do not need to purchase a text book. If you are looking for a general text about Australian family history research, we recommend: Danny O’Neill (ed.), Family History for Beginners and Beyond, 16th edn, Heraldry & Genealogical Society of Canberra Inc., 2020. Danielle Lautrec, The Good Genealogist: How To Improve the Quality of Your Family History Research, Society of Australian Genealogists, 2022. |
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| Recommended | UTAS Family History provides a Reading List of optional and useful resources on a range of different topics relevant to your research. You can find the Family History Program Reading List:
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