Historians have long tried to understand how modern Germany could descend, in the space of a few years, into brutal terror, racial warfare and genocide. This course explores the origins of Nazism in German history, the rise of the National Socialist Party and the nature of Nazi rule, from the seemingly inauspicious Nazi movement's early years after the First World War to the Holocaust and to the Third Reich's final collapse in 1945. The course explores the historical context of Nazism, including the allied regime of Italian Fascism. Students will examine Nazi state and society from multiple perspectives to achieve a deeper understanding of the Third Reich, and will gain a familiarity with the state of historical research in this area.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the history of Nazi Germany;
2. Critically evaluate key interpretations of Nazi Germany's social, cultural and political history;
3. Analyse and integrate primary and secondary sources into written work; and,
4. Demonstrate the significance of Nazi Germany for today's world.

Additional Course Costs

Student will be expected to submit work in electronic form, the latter in MS Word or RTF format. They will need access to a computer.

Examination Material or equipment

Students may take their notes and readings into the exam. No books will be allowed.

Required Resources

Reading materials for tutorials will be made available through Wattle free of charge. Students are expected to have this material available to them in tutorials – either in electronic or paper format. Other materials necessary to complete assignments for this course are available through the ANU library, and can be supplemented via the Australian National Library and a range of online sources.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Individual written feedback: this will be provided for the Essay. It includes a mark out of 100, and detailed written comments. These comments will address the strengths and weaknesses of your essay, and suggest ways to improve. You will also receive a rubric which assesses the content, argument, structure, presentation, and referencing of your essay. Please note that the various components of assessment listed in the rubric do not have equal weight. Calculating your grade is not a matter of adding up the ticks, or supplying 10 marks for presentation and 20 marks for analysis etc. Students may be able to compensate for defects in one area of the table by high performance in another. The rubric is designed to help you to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your work, not to give you a mechanical breakdown of your grade.  
• Group feedback: this will be provided in lectures after the return of the document exercise and the essay indicating common areas of weakness or strength and recommendations for the whole class, with examples.
• Students are in addition welcome to seek informal verbal feedback from their tutor at any stage during the course. Please arrange an appointment to discuss your work in person.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

Additional referencing requirements:

All essays must be annotated in a coherent, logical and consistent way. Failure to do so may incur a penalty. Students are advised to examine the School of History’s Guide to the Writing, Preparation and Presentation of Essays (available on the Wattle site for this course) for guidance on the preparation of essays and the preferred referencing system within the School. 

Appeals procedure

If you genuinely believe you have received an inappropriate or incorrect result, there are steps you can take to have that result reviewed. This must be done within 30 working days of the formal notification of results. Your first point of contact should always be your tutor or the course convenor. For further information on the process see http://cass.anu.edu.au/current-students/rules-and-policies/appeals.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction: German History Before (and after) Hitler
2	Imperialism and War 1900-1918
3	Fascism
4	The Weimar Republic
5	The Collapse of Democracy	Essay Proposal Due Monday March 25, 4:00pm
6	The Nazi State
7	Terror and Repression
8	Propaganda and Culture
9	Nazi Society
10	Foreign Policy and War
11	Persecution and the Paths to Genocide	Essay Due Monday May 20, 4:00pm
12	Mass Murder and Downfall	Examination Period: 6-22 June

Tutorial Registration

Register for tutorials via Wattle. Tutorials begin in Week One.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Research Essay Proposal	5 %	25/03/2019	01/04/2019	1,2,3,4
Research Essay	45 %	20/05/2019	05/06/2019	1,2,3,4
Final Exam	30 %	22/06/2019	04/07/2019	1,2,3,4
Participation	10 %	31/05/2019	06/06/2019	1,2,4.
Forum Responses	10 %	31/05/2019	06/06/2019	1,2,4.

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using 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. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

A student's tutorial participation (performance and attendance) is worth 10%. In tutorials, the tutor will be looking for evidence that the student has done the tutorial reading, and is willing to share ideas, listen to other students and participate in group discussion. Although attendance at tutorials is obligatory, allowance will be made for absences caused by illness or personal circumstances provided the tutor is informed in time. More than two unexplained absences will significantly affect the participation mark.

Assessment Task 1

Research Essay Proposal

Write a short proposal for a research essay. For further instructions see Wattle

Word limit: 500 words

Assessment Task 2

Research Essay

Write a research essay focusing on a topic of your choosing in the history of Nazi Germany. For further instructions see Wattle.

Word limit: 2500

Assessment Task 3

Final Exam

Three-hour final examination held at the end of Semester 2, and is worth 30% of the final result. The exam will be based on both lectures and tutorial materials. Lecture notes and reading materials will be allowed in the exam. Electronic devices and books are prohibited. Exam will be between June 6 and June 22.

Assessment Task 4

Participation

A student's tutorial participation (performance and attendance) is worth 10%. In tutorials, the tutor will be looking for evidence that the student has done the tutorial reading, and is willing to share ideas, listen to other students and participate in group discussion. Although attendance at tutorials is obligatory, allowance will be made for absences caused by illness or personal circumstances provided the tutor is informed in time. More than two unexplained absences will significantly affect the participation mark.

Assessment Task 5

Forum Responses

Six contributions to the weekly online forums, of around 200 words each. Contributions are due on a weekly basis, within 48 hours of posting. See Wattle for further instructions.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request it in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date. 

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Work will be marked electronically or on paper and returned to students via the Wattle site or in tutorials (for paper submissions).

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Re-submission of assignments is not normally available within this course.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students