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Introduction to Family History unit (HAA003)

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)

AssessmentResearch skills task (20%)|Online quizzes (40%)|Research report (40%)
TimetableView 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.

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:

  • on the Reading Lists page on the University Library website (search for 'Family History Program')
  • under Content > Research Materials in the UTAS Family History Common Room on MyLO.

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