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GST2GIA / GST3GIA, 2009

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Unit Code:GST2GIA
Alternative Unit Code:GST3GIA
Unit Short Title:GREEK IMMIGRANTS IN AUSTRALIA
Credit Points:20.0
Unit Description:In this unit aspects of the history of pre- and post-World War II settlement of Greeks in Australia are studied, such as employment and living conditions, the development of Greek communities, the role of the Greek Church, the provision of Greek religious and language instruction, the creation of the Greek language press and electronic media, and the entry of Greeks into the mainstream of Australian society, culture and politics. The prospects for the future of the Greek-Australian community are also considered.
Prerequisites:GST1ADB or GST1INB or equivalent
Class Requirements:one 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour workshop per week.
Work Experience Indicator:Not undertaking work experience in industry
Available to 'Study Abroad' students:Y

Assessment:

Assessment Type%Comments
one 1,000-word tutorial paper,20
one 2,000-word essay,40
one 2-hour test,40

Readings:

Reading TypeTitleAuthorPublisher
PrescribedTransplanting the AgoraDimitreas, Y.Allen and Unwin, 1998.
PrescribedGreeks in AustraliaPrice C.ANU Press 1975.
PrescribedAfstraliotes HellenesKapardis, A. and Tamis, T.River Seine Press 1988.
PrescribedAustralians and GreeksGilchrist, H.vols. 1, 2 and 3, Halstead Press 1992 to 2004

Unit Streams:

Teaching PeriodUnit ClassLocation
1   02-MAR-09   05-JUN-09DayBUNDOORA

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