Abstract
This subject explores the major political, social, economic and intellectual developments in world history in the period 1914-1991. Topics covered include: 'total war', the Russian Revolution and the Soviet Union, Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, modernism and the arts, anti-colonialism and the decline of imperialism, the Cold War, the social … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Total warThe Russian Revolution and the Soviet UnionNazi Germany and the Holocaust Modernism and artistic and cultural expressionAnti-colonialism and the decline of imperialismThe Cold WarThe social revolution of the 1960s The rise of mass cultureThe fall of communismOral historyHistory and documentary filmmakingSource analysis
Assessment items
1. Mini annotated bibliography
2. Debating History
3. Postcards from the Past
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to research and appraise a variety of sources and integrate them effectively in support of an argument;
2.
be able to find, identify and classify different historical sources;
3.
be able to select and assess the major developments in world history in the period 1914-1991;
4.
be able to compare and contrast historical arguments of secondary sources;
5.
be able to describe and analyse various methodological issues related to the practice of history (eg. the nature of oral history; the relationship between documentary filmmaking and history; and the nature of, and difference between, primary and secondary sources); and
6.
be able to apply the techniques of formal essay-writing, such as appropriate referencing, paragraphing, expression and tone.
Enrolment restrictions
This subject is not available to students who have completed subject HST102 as this subject supersedes HST102.
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