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Introduction
Australia is a migrant nation, with a rich and diverse mix of peoples, languages and cultures. In Migrant Families, we trace the journeys of ancestors who migrated to and from Australia and New Zealand, and place their lives in the context of global migration over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. We explore the ways governments have shaped populations through migration and citizenship law and policy, and consider how these might have affected your ancestors’ lives. Migrant Families develops your archival research skills in the digital age. We explore where and how to find migration records (in Australia, New Zealand and overseas) and how to use them effectively to tell your family’s migration story. The unit builds on historical research and writing skills developed in the Foundation-level Family History units.
Summary
| Unit name | Migrant Families |
| Unit code | HAA108 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Kate Bagnall |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block 2 | 25/4/2027 | 10/5/2027 | 19/5/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Use appropriate technologies to locate, identify and access historical records relating to migration and citizenship
- Read, interpret and evaluate historical information found in migration and citizenship records
- Research and write a biographical non-fiction account of an individual or family’s experience of migration
- Situate individual lives within the wider history of migration, particularly in relation to Australia and New Zealand
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) Online web conference discussion 2 x 1 hour |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Document analysis (20%)|Essay (40%)|Online quizzes (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
All learning materials for this unit, including required readings, are provided in our MyLO site. You do not need to purchase a text book. |
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| Recommended | If you would like to read broadly on the topic of Australian and New Zealand migration history, we can recommend the following books:
The Diploma of Family History provides a Reading List of optional and useful resources on a range of different topics relevant to your research. You will find this on the Reading Lists page on the University Library website or under Content > Research Materials in the Diploma of Family History Common Room on MyLO. |
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