This microcredential is for those looking to develop their understanding of the legacy of E. G. Whitlam, Australia’s 21st Prime Minister, and those who are keen on Australian politics and policies. It aims to connect people with the Whitlam Institute and the current work at Western Sydney that they can draw into their professional practice including education, health care, heritage, etc.
The Western Sydney University Whitlam Institute presents this microcredential for those looking to develop their understanding of Whitlam’s legacy. The course aims toconnect people with Whitlam institute to explore particular areas of interest and connect with the current work at Western Sydney in order to explore areas of interest including education, health care, heritage, etc.
This short course is useful to anyone who is interested in Australian politics and policies, with thelearning materials especially suitable forprimary, secondary, and tertiary teachers to use in their curriculum. The specific topics are arranged for participants to choose those of interest to them based on 3 hours of study time.
Topics included:
Becoming Whitlam
- The making of a Prime Minister
- Leading the Labor Party
- "It’s Time"
The Whitlam Impact
- Responding to social challenges
- The Whitlam Reforms
- Contemporary Relevance
