The Era of Controversy

Unit code:ABA1005Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

Footscray Park

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit focuses on tensions and conflicts arising from modernity and the historical and contemporary processes of modernisation. By drawing on disciplines across the Humanities and Social Sciences this investigation develops students’ understandings of the origins of the world in which they live, introducing them to a range of historical and social theoretical perspectives. Students will establish critical skills that enable them to analyse and interpret historical ideas and events and to engage with global political and economic issues that frame contemporary life.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Discuss key political ideas and historical events informing the modern period;
Analyse the tensions and conflicts that have arisen in the development of modern Western society;
Analyse and contextualise materials that provide insight into the past and articulate how they relate to contemporary problems;
Articulate some of the key developments in class, race and gender relations, and the analyse the legacy of such conflicts.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Test | Grade: 30%

IN-class test based on the principles of neoliberalism

Assessment type: Project | Grade: 50%

Individual written work drawing on central themes of the unit in the development of a concept map including question and answer explanation of student output

Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 20%

A presentation demonstrating and applying unit based knowledge with question and answer