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The World Since World War II (HIST10012)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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The subject examines social, economic and political change in the world from the aftermath of World War II to the present using case studies to explore topics and themes such as the Cold War, civil rights, decolonisation, migration and the rise of political extremism. Key concepts developed during the period under study (second-wave feminism, post-industrialisation, imagined communities, Orientalism, postcolonialism, globalization, critical race theory) are introduced and discussed in the context of the history that produced them. Students will be encouraged to develop a command of major developments in recent world history, and invited to consider and analyse changing ideas of the world in the second half of the twentieth century.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Reflect critically on the idea of the world and world history
- Examine significant developments in societies, economies and politics world-wide, and their international implications
- Analyse primary and secondary materials, textual and visual, in reflecting on the past
- Evaluate the impact of global conflicts, alliances, and movements on the shaping of the contemporary world.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Apply research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources
- Communicate effectively (written and oral)
- Construct an evidence-based argument or narrative through competent use of the library and other information sources
- Develop problem-solving and analytical skills
- Engage with new ideas and perspectives
Last updated: 14 March 2025