This course examines some of the globalising trends and processes that have shaped the modern world. While the main focus will be the twentieth century, a component of the course will consider globalisation since 1780. Some of the broad trends and processes that may be included are: trade and commerce; technology, medical and scientific ideas; religion; political ideas and movements such as liberalism and communism; the impact of the US on global popular culture; global political movements after 1945 such as civil rights and women’s rights and feminism. The place of Australia, and the impact of these global trends on Australia, will be incorporated into the course where applicable.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the frameworks of analysis used by transnational and globalisation histories;
- Identify and explain some key transnational phenomena that have shaped the modern world;
- Analyse and assess the impact of historical globalisation on the making of the modern world.
- Undertake historical research using primary and secondary sources and produce written pieces demonstrating historical analysis and argument;
- Demonstrate in-depth understanding of at least two selected topics within the course (as demonstrated in essay assessment pieces).
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will consist of:
Participation in on-line forums and exercises - 20% [LO 1, 2 and 3]
Essay 1 - 40% - 2500 words [LO 1, 3, 4 and 5]
Essay 2 - 40% - 2500 words [LO 1, 3, 4 and 5]
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Workload
130 hours, including working through the learning package and e-readings, participating in online activities, and completing assessment. An optional set of seminars comprising 7 hours in total may be included by students as part of their 130 hours of study.Prescribed Texts
A learning package / set of e-readings will be supplied at the beginning of the semester.
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. Tuition fees are indexed annually. 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $3180 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $4860 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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