Beyond the Frontier: Aboriginal/Settler Australia

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HIST 3002
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Course ID
200971
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to investigate cross-cultural relations between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, from the pre-colonial era to the present. Focussing on British occupation of Australia and using South Australia as a case study, it examines and looks beyond the frontiers of European occupation. The course aims to deepen understandings of settler and Aboriginal identity, conflict and co-existence in historical and contemporary Australia.

Course learning outcomes

  • Locate, contextualise and critically evaluate a range of primary, secondary, textual and visual sources relevant to Australia’s Aboriginal/settler history
  • Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively and to summarise, synthesise and communicate different perspectives – individually and in groups, in written and verbal form
  • Relate developments and concepts in the historiography of Australia’s frontier to an ethical understanding of the social, cultural and political circumstances of colonial, twentieth century and contemporary Australia
  • Develop research and historical skills conducive to career readiness including information technology skills, collaborative and self-directed problem-solving skills, sensitivity to ethical and intercultural issues, and an ability to contribute to cross-cultural understanding and conciliation

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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