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The Holocaust & Genocide (HIST20013)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
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The twentieth century has been labelled the "Age of Genocide". This subject will provide a detailed examination of the Holocaust, the archetype of modern genocide, and seek to place it within the broader comparative history of genocide and mass violence with case studies from Africa and the Asia Pacific region. The subject will also investigate the genesis and contested nature of the concept of genocide and examine key histographical debates related to studies of the Holocaust, genocide and mass violence.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- demonstrate a general knowledge of the key figures and significant events in selected examples of colonial and modern genocides with particular emphasis on the Holocaust;
- gain an understanding of the global historical context of twentieth-century genocides;
- demonstrate familiarity with the major historiographical debates concerning genocide and the Holocaust and develop insight into the practice of comparative history;
- learn to analyse primary and secondary sources in constructing historical arguments;
- demonstrate research skills using printed and electronic sources in preparation of a substantial research essay; and
- develop skills of critical thinking through group discussion of subject readings and preparation of written assessment.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 1500 word short essay, due 3rd July 2017 (40%)
- A 2500 word research essay, due 4th August 2017 (60%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject.
- All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
- Winter Term
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 30 hours – 10 x 2 hour lectures and 10 x 1 hour tutorials across the two week teaching period Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 June 2017 to 7 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 28 June 2017 Census date 7 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 July 2017 Assessment period ends 4 August 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available online.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course U21 Diploma in Global Issues Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - History Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Hebrew and Jewish Studies Major History Informal specialisation Hebrew Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Hebrew and Jewish Studies Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - History Specialisation (formal) Graduate Diploma in Arts - Hebrew and Jewish Studies Major Hebrew and Jewish Studies Specialisation (formal) Graduate Certificate in Arts - Hebrew and Jewish Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 19 March 2024