World History: The Twentieth Century - HIST1021

   
   
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Equivalent: INST1200
 
 
Excluded: HIST1019, HIST2000, INST1004, INST2000, INST2001, SPAN2432
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Focuses on the major forces and features of twentieth century world history. Includes empires, modernity, nationalism, fascism, decolonisation, communist revolutions, total war, genocide, the growth of the media, social movements, environment, 'Americanisation', and terror.


Learning Outcomes


Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Reflect critically on the nature of the twentieth century world
  • Analyse critically arguments and debates in world history
  • Read critically and concisely, drawing key arguments out of a given text and better organise, research and write essays
  • Address tutorial groups with greater confidence and skill.

Assessment


  • Class test - 20%
  • Essay (2000 words) - 40%
  • Research exercise - 20%
  • Tutorial presentation - 10%
  • Participation - 10%