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International History (HIST90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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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
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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 processes and issues in modern international relations, particularly since 1945;
- Understand and explain how those processes 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 processes 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: 31 January 2024
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Three quizzes across the semester
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Written assignments (such as an essay and/or a briefing paper), due not later than the end of week 6
| Week 6 | 30% |
Simulation participation, due by the end of week 7
| Week 7 | 10% |
A research essay
| During the examination period | 40% |
Attedance 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Angel Alcalde Fernandez Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 12 x 1 hour lectures and 12 x 1 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available on line.
Last updated: 31 January 2024