Families and War unit (HAA107)

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Introduction

Do you have a family ancestor who served as a soldier or nurse in the First World War? Do you have an old family war diary or set of letters in the proverbial attic? Building upon the skills in the Foundation-level Family History units, Families and War introduces you to researching online military records, and to contextualising diverse experiences of war. The focus is on Australia and Britain during the First World War.

Summary

Unit name	Families and War
Unit code	HAA107
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Anthony Page
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Term 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Term 2	3/5/2026	18/5/2026	3/6/2026	4/7/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Research primary and secondary sources to identify evidence relevant to understanding an individual’s experience of war
• Analyse a range of sources and concepts that help explain the experience of war
• Communicate knowledge and understanding of the historical impact of war on families

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090305	$2,174.00	$1,020.00	not applicable	$2,249.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly online learning materials (e.g. short video lectures, discussions, readings, activities) (approx. 3 hours)
Assessment	Biographical essay on a First World War soldier, sailor, or nurse (50%)|Five online quizzes (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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