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Europe: Making and Breaking of Nations (EURO30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject explores national identity in Europe in the modern era through studying the ‘making’ and ‘breaking’ of nations at key moments in Europe’s modern history. It examines how major events such as wars, revolutions, colonialism and the advent of the European Union give rise to and reconfigure national identity in Europe. It also asks whether there is such a thing as “European” identity. It introduces students to the national myths and legends of Western European countries such as France, Germany, Italy, and Spain as well as select countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Students will read stories of national beginnings and endings, tales of heroism and rebirth, nostalgia and hope, liberation and unity, taken from popular culture, songs, poems, drama and art. An enduring theme will be the ways in which national traditions, myths and symbols are constructed or “invented” at particular moments. Students will therefore gain an appreciation of nation and national identity in Europe as a discursive process, and an understanding of the distinct national stories of a number of European countries.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be aware of how nations and national identity in Europe have emerged in the modern era;
- be able to appreciate national identity as a discursive process, something which is created and reflected upon in national myths and legends;
- have gained an understanding of the different national narratives of countries through reading texts which reflect on the impact of revolutions, wars, colonialism, modernisation, the Cold War and the creation of the European Union;
- have gained an appreciation of how the formation of national identities in Europe is a comparative process;
- have a critical appreciation of the relationships between national beginnings and endings and factors such as language, culture, geography, religion, gender and ethnicity.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed effective public speaking and written communication skills;
- have acquired critical thinking and analytical skills;
- have acquired an understanding of cultural, linguistic, national and transnational contexts;
- have developed an international awareness and openness to the world;
- have developed effective time management and planning skills;
- have further developed research and essay-writing skills;
- have developed the capacity to compare the national narratives of different nations
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EURO20006 | Europe: Making and Breaking of Nations | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
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
- 1 x 10 minute class presentation (equivalent to 1000 words) due during semester [10%]
- 1 reflective research essay (1500 words) due during semester [45%]
- 1 comparative research essay (1500 words) due at the end of semester [45%]
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 working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Minor European Studies Major German Studies Major Italian Studies Major Spanish and Latin American Studies Specialisation (formal) Spanish and Latin American Studies Specialisation (formal) French Studies Major French Studies Informal specialisation Russian Studies Specialisation (formal) Italian Studies Major Russian Studies Specialisation (formal) Russian Studies Informal specialisation French Studies Informal specialisation German Studies Informal specialisation Italian Studies Informal specialisation Spanish and Latin American 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