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International History (HIST90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
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This subject surveys events and issues that have shaped international relations since 1648, with emphasis on the period after 1945. The subject will acquaint students with the historical roots of major contemporary issues. Events and developments covered might include the Cold War, wars in the Middle East and the rise of the Third World, along with issues such as changing ideas about human rights and growth of nongovernmental organisations. Students practise historical empathy and negotiation skills by participating in a historical simulation.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Develop an understanding of major events and issues in international relations since 1945;
- Understand how those events and issues have shaped the world today;
- Understand how policymakers and others can "learn" from the past; and
- Develop their skills in analysing and understanding problems and issues in international relations.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Develop their abilities in critical thinking and analysis;
- Extend their oral communication skills; and
- Refine their skills in crafting persuasive written arguments based on evidence.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the Master of International Relations or enrolment in a relevant coursework Masters program with the permission of the coordinator.
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three quizzes across the semester | Throughout the semester | 15% |
Simulation participation, due by the end of week 8
| Week 8 | 10% |
Written assignments (such as an essay and/or a briefing paper), due not later than the end of week 9
| Week 9 | 35% |
A research essay
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Hannah Loney Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours - 12 x 1 hour lectures and 12 x 1 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Angel Alcalde Fernandez Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours - 12 x 1 hour lectures and 12 x 1 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
The Semester 2 subject is offered as an evening seminar.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available on line.
- 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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022