In this careful study of Australia’s vibrant history, your student will begin with early indigenous prehistory and move through European discovery, colonialism, civil rights, the role of the Catholic Church, and more. 

How to get the most out of History of Australia with Phillip Campbell:

• First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each recorded session.

• Read assignments before class meetings

• Watch that class's recording if you need to revisit information from our recorded session.

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that class.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total classes: 12

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: 1 full semester World History or Australian History

Instructor:  Phillip Campbell

Instructor Email: phicampiii@gmail.com

Course description: This course is a general study of the political history of Australia. It will cover pre-European aboriginal culture and settlements, the arrival of Europeans, the colonization of Australia, the period of colonial self-government, the growth of Australian democracy towards Dominion status, Australia in world affairs, and contemporary issues in Australian society. We will also discuss the role of the Catholic Church in Australian history.

Course outline:

Week 1: Early Indigenous Prehistory

Week 2: European Discovery and Settlement

Week 3: The Establishment of the Colonies

Week 4: Colonial Society

Week 5: Colonial Self-Government

Week 6: The Commonwealth: 1901-1929

Week 7: The Commonwealth: 1929-1945

Week 8: The Liberal Age (1949-1972)

Week 9: The Indigenous Peoples’ Civil Rights Movement

Week 10: Labor Resurgence and Realignment (1972-1996)

Week 11: Australia in the post-Cold War era

Week 12: Contemporary Issues in Australian Society

Course materials: All course materials will be provided FREE by the instructor. An answer key is not provided for this course.

Homework: Homework will consist of class readings provided by the instructor as well as regular online quizzes graded automatically by computer for immediate feedback to the student. Estimated time commitment per class is 1.5 hours outside of the recorded class.

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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