cah2gal gallipoli
GALLIPOLI: FROM THE TROJAN WAR TO THE GREAT WAR
CAH2GAL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students learn about the long history of the Gallipoli peninsula and surrounding landscape. The subject examines the peninsula as a locus of conflict over three thousand years and positions the 1915 First World War Anzac Campaign within a much greater mythical, historical, political and cultural context. Students analyse, interpret and synthesise historical, literary, cultural and material evidence dating back to antiquity. Comparisons between ancient heroes of the Trojan War and Australian soldiers fighting in the same landscape will be examined to better understand the archetypal masculine hero. This subject will also shed light on the lesser told stories about the Gallipoli Campaign and deconstruct the reasons archetypal hero narratives are so dominant in this landscape. When they complete this subject, students will have a better understanding of how the classics have influenced Australians' understanding of the Gallipoli Campaign. They will have also been introduced to the discipline of Classical Reception Studies.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Midford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MDS1GAL, MDS2GAL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Gallipoli, Anzacs and the Great War | Prescribed | Sarah Midford, 2017 | La Trobe University |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Write an academic essay with clarity and structure, synthesising material from a range of genres, and formulating a response that integrates contrasting perspectives.
- Activities:
- Research Project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Analyse and interpret the material, historical, literary and cultural evidence in the WWI/Gallipoli context and present this analysis visually, orally and in writing using appropriate educational technologies.
- Activities:
- Online Activities, Research Project, Group Project, Presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Conduct a small research project culminating in a research essay that communicates the temporal and cross-cultural aspects of the Gallipoli context. It should reliably and critically interpret evidence, as well as reflect on the limitations of the analytical approach.
- Activities:
- Research Project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Work effectively on a group project with a commitment to shared goals, team processes and appropriate interpersonal skills.
- Activities:
- Group Project
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
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