International History of the 20th Century (8511.4)
Level: | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 1 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Arts and Design |
Discipline: | Discipline of Communication and Media |
CLOSED FOR FUTURE ENROLMENT.
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Syllabus
Using an historical lens, this unit examines key issues and events of the 20th century. The 20th century provides the immediate historical context from which contemporary international relations have developed. It was marked by massive international upheaval, including two world wars, a global economic slump, the ending of colonial empires, a global cold war, the reorganisation of world trade, global social change, and the introduction of global institutions. This unit explores how such major issues and events have influenced the development of the contemporary world.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a deeper understanding of global issues through the process of historical analysis;
2. Identify and suggest explanations for key global events between 1900 and 2000; and
3. Develop an historical context within which to critically interpret the key events and issues in the world today.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
3 hours per week (1.5 hour lecture & 1.5 hour tutorial).
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Incompatible Units
None
Equivalent Units
None
Referenced Courses
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- 988AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 989AA Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Public Relations
- 793AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
- 990AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communication
- 991AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Journalism
- 992AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
- 993AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Public Relations
- 818AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Commerce
- 126JA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
- 221JA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 222JA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
- 223JA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
- 224JA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
- 280JA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Event and Tourism Management
- 369JA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Journalism
- 821AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Laws
- 822AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Management
- 825AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies/Bachelor of Tourism Management
- 798AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce
- 125JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies
- 216JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
- 217JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Journalism
- 218JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
- 219JA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
- 799AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Information Technology
- 801AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws
- 802AA Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Management
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- 215JA Bachelor of Heritage, Museums and Conservation