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MHIS703 – Public History Internship
2017 – S2 Day
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Senior Lecturer
Tanya Evans
Contact via email
W6A 402
TBC
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit new theoretical and conceptual knowledge of public history will be practiced and used to produce public history in a variety of forms. Partnerships have been discussed with the City of Sydney History Unit, the Dictionary of Sydney, local historical societies and museums in Sydney as well as elsewhere. The practice of public history outside of the university context will lead to further analysis of the relationship between the academic theory and the increasing practice and popularity of public history.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Review of place of interns/p | 10% | No | Week 4 25 August 2017 |
| Internship project | 30% | No | Week 12 30th Oct 2017 |
| Formative journal | 20% | No | Ongoing |
| Summative essay | 20% | No | Week 13 9th Nov 2017 |
| Tutorial participation | 20% | No | Ongoing |
Review of place of interns/p
Due: Week 4 25 August 2017
Weighting: 10%
Review of place of internship (800 words).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Internship project
Due: Week 12 30th Oct 2017
Weighting: 30%
Piece of work directed by place of internship (up to 3000 words).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Formative journal
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Formative research/practice journal (200 words per week).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Summative essay
Due: Week 13 9th Nov 2017
Weighting: 20%
Summative essay on experience as an intern (up to 1500 words).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
Tutorial participation
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
Participate in tutorials - face to face and online.
You are expected to attend every seminar in this unit – absences must be documented (for example, with a medical certificate). Your grade is assessed on the basis of your generosity with your knowledge to other students and your willingness to ask relevant questions and to have a go at trying to answer others’ questions. Simply turning up registers no marks at all.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Delivery and Resources
Resources
This unit uses iLearn and all unit news will be communicated via I learn. All students are expected to have high speed and reliable access to the internet and a computer. You will also need a headset and a computer with a camera to participate in Webinars.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Assessment tasks
- Review of place of interns/p
- Internship project
- Formative journal
- Summative essay
- Tutorial participation
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Assessment tasks
- Review of place of interns/p
- Internship project
- Formative journal
- Summative essay
- Tutorial participation
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Assessment tasks
- Review of place of interns/p
- Internship project
- Formative journal
- Summative essay
- Tutorial participation
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will analyse why and how some academic historians engage with certain forms of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Assessment tasks
- Review of place of interns/p
- Internship project
- Summative essay
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Assessment tasks
- Review of place of interns/p
- Internship project
- Formative journal
- Summative essay
- Tutorial participation
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Students will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and experience of the practice and function of public history in a particular context.
- Students will explain from personal work place experiences the practice and function of public history.
- Students will evaluate the social and political functions of historical knowledge and whether public history democratises historical research and knowledge.
Assessment tasks
- Review of place of interns/p
- Internship project
- Formative journal
- Summative essay
- Tutorial participation