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Introduction to Archival Research and Genealogy
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<p>This unit will teach students the fundamentals of archival research, examining different types of historical collections, and engaging with both primary and secondary historical resources. The unit will also engage with the growing area of family history, which provides scope for pursuing private and business interests. It will examine problems of genealogical research, oral history, and the regulations and ethical considerations in collecting, describing and digital publishing of primary sources.</p>
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<p>Characteristics of Archives and manuscripts. <br>
Development of record keeping systems <br>
Government records – arrangement, conservation and storage. <br>
Role of Planning Schemes and Heritage Overlays <br>
Types of collecting institutions – government and private. <br>
Role of Historical Societies. <br>
Critical analysis of primary source materials – historiographical questions of truth, bias etc. <br>
Newspaper research, esp. TROVE, British newspaper databases. <br>
Digitisation of archives. <br>
Family history research; Ancestry and difficult family history research – especially finding how people arrived in Victoria. <br>
Privacy, freedom of information and copyright considerations <br>
Legislation affecting Collecting institutions – Aboriginal and Archaeological considerations) <br>
Oral history</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit will teach students the fundamentals of archival research, examining different types of historical collections, and engaging with both primary and secondary historical resources. The unit will also engage with the growing area of family history, which provides scope for pursuing private and business interests. It will examine problems of genealogical research, oral history, and the regulations and ethical considerations in collecting, describing and digital publishing of primary sources.</p>
Unit content
<p>Characteristics of Archives and manuscripts. <br> Development of record keeping systems <br> Government records – arrangement, conservation and storage. <br> Role of Planning Schemes and Heritage Overlays <br> Types of collecting institutions – government and private. <br> Role of Historical Societies. <br> Critical analysis of primary source materials – historiographical questions of truth, bias etc. <br> Newspaper research, esp. TROVE, British newspaper databases. <br> Digitisation of archives. <br> Family history research; Ancestry and difficult family history research – especially finding how people arrived in Victoria. <br> Privacy, freedom of information and copyright considerations <br> Legislation affecting Collecting institutions – Aboriginal and Archaeological considerations) <br> Oral history</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090305 - History
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahis1002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Define and distinguish between different types of sources in history, including archives, manuscripts, newspapers, archaeological sites, audio/visual materials and contemporary publications.</p>
K2
<p>Apply principles of arranging and describing archival collections.</p>
K3
<p>Critically assess primary and secondary sources</p>
K4
<p>Analyse the role of community and family history</p>
K5
<p>Understand ethical issues involved with acquiring and publishing historical objects and oral histories.</p>
S1
<p>Research topics relevant to course content, including locating and appraising authoritative sources both primary and secondary.</p>
S2
<p>Undertake archival description and object-based cataloguing</p>
S3
<p>Undertake archival research</p>
S4
<p>Undertake oral history interviews.</p>
S5
<p>Demonstrate skills in historical pedagogy and communication.</p>
A1
<p>Identify connection and tensions between issues, debates, concepts and perspectives related to course content.</p>
A2
<p>Utilise and integrate relevant conceptual and theoretical understandings in genealogical publishing.</p>
A3
<p>Plan and conduct online research, locating and managing historical data, and write socially responsible reports based on research</p>
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<p>Catalogue an object belonging to an historical collection of a society or organization.</p>
<p>Catalogue entry</p>
<p>25-30%</p>
K2, K4, S1, S2, S5, A1, A3
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<p>Research Report on a property</p>
<p>Heritage Report</p>
<p>30-35%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S3, S5, A1, A3
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<p>Guide to a collection of primary sources.</p>
<p>Written report and audio-visual presentation</p>
<p>40-45%</p>
K3, K5, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090305 - History
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahis1002">View unit fees</a>
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