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International History (HIST90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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This subject surveys historical processes and issues that have shaped international relations in the modern era, with emphasis on the period after 1945. The subject will acquaint students with the historical roots of major contemporary issues in different regions of the world, including Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa. Historical processes covered include the Cold War, decolonization, and globalization along with developments such as World Wars, European integration, the emergence of international organizations, and the changing influence of regional powers such as the United States, Russia and China. 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
Admission into the MC-IR Master of International Relations
OR
Admission into 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
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 - Online
Principal coordinator Angel Alcalde Fernandez Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 12 x 1 hour lectures and 12 x 1 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available on line.
Last updated: 3 November 2022