Actual Dates: 13 Jul - 4 Sep 2020.
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 at 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. Discover more about your family's military past.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Families and War |
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| Unit code | HAA107 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Dr. Kate Bagnall |
| Teaching staff | Dr. Kate Bagnall and Dr. Imogen Wegman |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
- Access and use online military service records.
- Read and analyse wartime letters and diaries.
- Understand individual lives within the wider history of war, particularly in relation to Australia and Britain and World War One.
- Research and write a biographical report of a person’s wartime service or experience.
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Fully online |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: 5 x online quizzes (50% in total) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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