Tracing differences between Australian BA's and those elsewhere
Project team: Deanne Gannaway, Kaylee Gannaway
This research seeks to highlight transformations in the Australian BA by tracing the evolution of BA programs in former British colonies. This research compares the BA programs offered in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Canada. Each of the programs under investigation has a similar origin in the British model of generalist education. Each began in similar circumstances for similar reasons. It remains to be seen whether programs have remained the same and, if there are differences, how much of these changes reflect the political, cultural and social transformations that occurred as countries evolved as independent states.
By understanding whether points of distinction between BA programs exist, it may be possible to redefine and lay claim to a BA program with uniquely Australian characteristics.
This project is funded through support from the Australian Academy of the Humanities Travel Fellowship
This research seeks to highlight transformations in the Australian BA by tracing the evolution of BA programs in former British colonies. This research compares the BA programs offered in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and Canada. Each of the programs under investigation has a similar origin in the British model of generalist education. Each began in similar circumstances for similar reasons. It remains to be seen whether programs have remained the same and, if there are differences, how much of these changes reflect the political, cultural and social transformations that occurred as countries evolved as independent states.
- What are the patterns of origins and evolution; the points of similarity and divergence in content, structure and purpose between the BA programs?
- How do programs reflect the political, cultural and social transformations that occurred as countries evolved as independent states?
- What are the similarities and consistencies?
By understanding whether points of distinction between BA programs exist, it may be possible to redefine and lay claim to a BA program with uniquely Australian characteristics.
This project is funded through support from the Australian Academy of the Humanities Travel Fellowship
Gannaway, Deanne
Journal of Further and Higher Education, May 2010, Vol.34(2), p.149
Journal of Further and Higher Education, May 2010, Vol.34(2), p.149
