Modern America - HIST2045

   
   
 
Course Outline: See below/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Analyses US history from the end of the Civil War to the reverberations of 9/11 from the perspective of politics, economics, culture, minorities, and foreign policy. Asks what America is and who the Americans are, and explains how this former colony acquired the status of hyperpower.


Learning Outcomes


This course will enable students to:
  • Critically reflect upon the nature of US society and the American role in the world
  • Develop an appreciation of the complexities, sensitivities, and evolving nature of US society and foreign relations
  • Sharpen communication skills through formal presentation as well as impromptu exchanges
  • Collect and synthesise sources of history and present a coherent argument
  • Better organise, research, and write essays.

Assessment


  • In-class test - 20%
  • Tutorial participation - 20%
  • Tutorial presentation - 20%
  • Essay (3000 words) - 40%