This course charts the history of Europe from the French Revolution until the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. As a survey course, it explores the history of modern Europe through the study of key episodes, trends, and ideas. It examines revolutions, such as the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution, events such as the Congress of Vienna, and theories such as liberalism, nationalism and Marxism. Key themes include the shifting boundaries of European culture and identity, the development of states, nations, and empires, and the role of religion, war, race, and class in the development of modern Europe.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify and analyse major developments, events, themes, and concepts in European history from the eighteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century;
- Debate key historiographical and theoretical interpretations in modern European history;
- Assess the political, social, economic and cultural legacies of the topics examined for both Europe and the wider world;
- Interpret relevant primary and secondary sources ;
- Construct evidence-based arguments in written form.
- Present, discuss and evaluate historical material in oral form
Indicative Assessment
Initial assessment (10%) [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
2,000 word essay (40%) [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
Final exam (40%) [Learning Outcomes 1-5]
Tutorial participation (10%) [Learning Outcomes 1-4 and 6]
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
One weekly two-hour lecture and one weekly tutorial of one hour for thirteen weeks of semester. Lectures will be recorded and made available on Wattle. In addition, students should expect to spend an average of seven hours per week over the course of the semester preparing for class activities, researching and writing essays, and studying for the exam. Students should anticipate a total of 130 hours of study to complete this course.
Prescribed Texts
Prescribed tutorial readings will be available on Wattle. A selection of chapters from the following text also supports the course:
Paul Edward Dutton, Suzanne Marchand and Deborah Harkness, Many Europes: Choice and Chance in Western Civilization, Vol. 2 (McGraw-Hill, 2013). [available in hard copy or in electronic form via a link on Wattle]
Preliminary Reading
To be advised on Wattle
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1164 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2286 | |
| 2005 | $2286 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3240 |
| 2008 | $3240 |
| 2007 | $3132 |
| 2006 | $3132 |
| 2005 | $3132 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2092 | 17 Feb 2014 | 07 Mar 2014 | 31 Mar 2014 | 30 May 2014 | In Person | N/A |
