GONE BUSH: AUSTRALIAN IDENTITY AND RURAL MYTH
HUS3GBP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Bush myths have played an important role in the construction and maintenance of Australian identity, despite the prominence of urban centres in the colonisation of Australia. Students examine how and why the Australian bush has been associated with mythic and authentic white Australian identities. These identities were defined against the city and overlooked Aboriginal people. Australian rurality is examined as a set of experiences and ideas produced, distributed and consumed in the bush and beyond. Students participate in a four-day field trip based at La Trobe's Albury Wodonga (AW) campus. The field trip includes site visits to the "Man From Snowy River Bush Festival" at Corryong and other local sites that link to the subject focus on rural culture and rural sustainability. This field trip incurs additional costs, including transport to Albury Wodonga, accommodation, food, tickets and group bus travel to site venues. Students MUST check details of field trip dates and costs with the subject coordinator.
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: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: As this is a place-based subject that is primarily delivered online, student participation in site visits in the southwest Riverina and/or the Murray River Valley will be compulsory. Assessment items that link to the site visits will form a hurdle.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The road from Coorain | Recommended | Jill Ker Conway, 1989 | Minerva |
| Readings | The Getting of Wisdom | Recommended | Henry Handel Richardson, 1910 | Text classic edition |
| Readings | My Brilliant Career | Recommended | Miles Franklin, 1901 | Text classic edition |
| Readings | Romulus, My Father | Recommended | Raimond Gaita, 1999 | Text publishing |
| Readings | Such is life | Recommended | Joseph Furphy, 1903 | Text classic edition |
| Readings | Dot and the Kangaroo | Prescribed | Ethel C Pedley, 1899 | Any |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of at least one period or culture of the past.
- Activities:
- Journal and analysis task
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Identify and reflect critically upon the knowledge and skills developed in their study of history.
- Activities:
- Journal and analysis task
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Construct an evidence-based argument or narrative in audio, digital, oral, visual or written form.
- Activities:
- Journal and analysis task
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Identify and interpret a wide variety of primary and secondary materials.
- Activities:
- 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)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Examine historical issues by undertaking research according to the methodological and ethical conventions of the discipline.
- Activities:
- 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)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
06. Analyse historical evidence, scholarship and changing representations of the past.
- Activities:
- 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)
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
07. Identify and reflect critically upon the knowledge and skills developed in their study of history.
- Activities:
- Take home test
- 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,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 5
Enrolment information: Resources: Limited bus transport to Corryong and site visits By application to subject coordinator. Wait list once quota is filled.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject includes a four day field trip in Albury-Wodonga and districts with face to face lectures in addition to online delivery"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 word Gone Bush field trip task | A four day residential period in Albury-Wodonga will enable site visits in the region and intensive face to face classes, including discussion of field trip assignment. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 1500 word essay | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| 1000 word take home test | 20 | 07 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 10
Enrolment information: Resources: Limited bus transport to Corryong and site visits By application to subject coordinator. Wait list once quota is filled.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject includes a four day field trip in Albury-Wodonga and districts with face to face lectures in addition to online delivery"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 word Gone Bush field trip task | A four day residential period in Albury-Wodonga will enable site visits in the region and intensive face to face classes, including discussion of field trip assignment. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 1500 word essay | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| 1000 word take home test | 20 | 07 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 35
Enrolment information: Resources: Limited bus transport to Corryong and site visits By application to subject coordinator. Wait list once quota is filled.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject includes a four day field trip in Albury-Wodonga and districts with face to face lectures in addition to online delivery"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 word Gone Bush field trip task | A four day residential period in Albury-Wodonga will enable site visits in the region and intensive face to face classes, including discussion of field trip assignment. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 1500 word essay | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| 1000 word take home test | 20 | 07 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 5
Enrolment information: Resources: Limited bus transport to Corryong and site visits By application to subject coordinator. Wait list once quota is filled.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject includes a four day field trip in Albury-Wodonga and districts with face to face lectures in addition to online delivery"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 word Gone Bush field trip task | A four day residential period in Albury-Wodonga will enable site visits in the region and intensive face to face classes, including discussion of field trip assignment. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 1500 word essay | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| 1000 word take home test | 20 | 07 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 5
Enrolment information: Resources: Limited bus transport to Corryong and site visits By application to subject coordinator. Wait list once quota is filled.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Jones
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 days field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject includes a four day field trip in Albury-Wodonga and districts with face to face lectures in addition to online delivery"
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 word Gone Bush field trip task | A four day residential period in Albury-Wodonga will enable site visits in the region and intensive face to face classes, including discussion of field trip assignment. | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 1500 word essay | 40 | 04, 05, 06 | |
| 1000 word take home test | 20 | 07 |