Divided Europe
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit of study develops the theme of ideological conflict through a study of the annihilation of European Jewry by the Nazis. The unit of study then examines social and political changes in post-war Europe and in particular the impact of Cold War tensions on Germany, Hungary and Czechoslovakia. It concludes by examining the political and social changes that occurred in 1968 in France, Czechoslovakia and Ireland.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Analyse some pivotal social and political events in contemporary European history between 1939 and 1968;
- Evaluate the relevance and application of different historical approaches to central themes in contemporary European history between 1939 and 1968;
- Critique accounts of historical events (between 1939 and 1968) in light of their knowledge of historical approaches and concepts; and
- Exhibit a range of historical skills, including the interpretation of primary and secondary sources, the cataloguing of change over time, and the explanation of different forms of historical causation so as to construct persuasive historical arguments.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Other | Grade: 30%
Primary source analysis in class test
Assessment type: Essay | Grade: 40%
Research Essay
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%
In-class Primary source analysis and historical argument short answer
Required reading
Students will be provided with an up-to-date reading list via the VU Collaborate system
As part of a course
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.