ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY: GONDWANA TO GLOBAL WARMING
HIS3AEH
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Ancient Gondwana evolved over forty millenia into several continents including Australia. Since European settlement, the human impact on land,massive species extinction, and climate change, pose threats to the continent's fragile ecology. Students consider Australia's early geological history;Indigenous land use; competing ideas of land use among early settlers; and how various forms of land use shaped, and changed the environment. We also explore how Australian environments shaped humans. Students examine settlement as an artefact of colonialism and Empire, and how environmental thinking impacted on Australia and shaped its participation in global environmental movements. Students research environmental history in local and global contexts. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential.Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how our actions and choices affect the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems-now and in the future.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 30 credit points of first-year in any discipline or coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: HIS2AEH
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | How a continent created a nation, | Preliminary | Robin, L. | UNSW PRESS 2007 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Examine historical issues by undertaking research according to the methodological and ethical conventions of the discipline.
- Activities:
- Research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of conceptual approaches to interpreting the past.
- Activities:
- Weekly team discussions; synopses, online postings; research essay; examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Identify and interpret a wide variety of primary and secondary materials.
- Activities:
- Weekly team discussions; synopses, online postings; research essay; examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Analyse historical evidence, scholarship and changing representations of the past.
- Activities:
- Weekly team discussions; synopses, online postings; research essay; examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate an understanding of at least one period or culture of the past.
- Activities:
- Weekly team discussions; synopses, online postings; research essay; examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Construct an evidence-based argument or narrative in audio, digital, oral, visual or written form.
- Activities:
- Research essay; examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"This subject may be studied in three 1-hour sessions or two 90-minute sessions at any time or on any day. It is completely flexible to work around your schedule"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1000 word examination | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2200 word research essay [abstract and annotated bibliography mandatory] | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online discussion postings, synopses and group leadership and participation (800 word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"This subject may be studied in three 1-hour sessions or two 90-minute sessions at any time or on any day. It is completely flexible to work around your schedule"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1000 word examination | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2200 word research essay [abstract and annotated bibliography mandatory] | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online discussion postings, synopses and group leadership and participation (800 word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"This subject may be studied in three 1-hour sessions or two 90-minute sessions at any time or on any day. It is completely flexible to work around your schedule"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1000 word examination | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2200 word research essay [abstract and annotated bibliography mandatory] | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online discussion postings, synopses and group leadership and participation (800 word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"This subject may be studied in three 1-hour sessions or two 90-minute sessions at any time or on any day. It is completely flexible to work around your schedule"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1000 word examination | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2200 word research essay [abstract and annotated bibliography mandatory] | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online discussion postings, synopses and group leadership and participation (800 word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ruth Ford
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"This subject may be studied in three 1-hour sessions or two 90-minute sessions at any time or on any day. It is completely flexible to work around your schedule"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1000 word examination | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2200 word research essay [abstract and annotated bibliography mandatory] | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online discussion postings, synopses and group leadership and participation (800 word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"This subject may be studied in three 1-hour sessions or two 90-minute sessions at any time or on any day. It is completely flexible to work around your schedule"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1000 word examination | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 2200 word research essay [abstract and annotated bibliography mandatory] | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online discussion postings, synopses and group leadership and participation (800 word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 04, 05 |