European Revolution and War
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 examines social and political change in Europe from 1900 to the outbreak of World War II. This period witnessed the disintegration of old empires and the emergence of new ideologies. Thus the principal theme is the development, character and impact in this period communism in Russia and Nazism in Germany.
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 1900 and 1939;
- Evaluate the relevance and application of different historical approaches to central themes in contemporary European history;
- 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; and
- Construct persuasive arguments regarding historical themes and events drawing upon relevant skills of historical analysis.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 20%
In-class Document Analysis
Assessment type: Essay | Grade: 50%
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.
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.