HST310 Drugs and Alcohol: Historical Perspectives (8)
CSU Discipline Area: History/Art History (HISTO)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Drugs and alcohol have been looked upon in vastly different ways over time, and according to the cultural context in which they are being considered. Even the term 'illicit drugs' is a relatively modern one. Yet, current debates are most often ahistorical- they proceed from the assumption that drug and alcohol use, public policy and law do not have a past. This subject explores how drugs and alcohol have been considered at key moments in history.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HST310
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Understand key moments in this history and appreciate their significance
Be able to analyse the cultural and social meanings attached to drugs and alcohol over time
Have developed a knowledge of, and ability to critique theoretical frameworks utilised to facilitate this analysis
Have gained a deeper understanding of contemporary debates in the area by having an historical perspective on drugs and alcohol.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Prohibition in 1920s America the 'sly-grog' era in Australia, clubs and sly grog joints analysis of the social, cultural and political effects of both prohibition and regulation drug and 'pub' subcultures throughout history media representations of drugs and alcohol in the 20th century the history of heroin in South East Asia and the West. the origins of the 'war on drugs'
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.