Courses & Units
Families and War HAA107
Hobart
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. Discover more about your family's military past.
Summary
| Unit name | Families and War |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HAA107 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Doctor Katherine (Kate) Bagnall |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 3 | 19/7/2021 | 9/8/2021 | 24/8/2021 | 26/9/2021 |
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100705 | $1,812.00 | $850.00 | not applicable | $2,445.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Test or quiz (50%)|Essay (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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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