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Protest & Politics: US History, 1945-Now (HIST20071)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
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Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
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This subject offers a historical survey of American social, cultural, and political life from 1945 to the present. It charts the rise of the diverse and dynamic social movements that marked the post-WWII era: from civil rights to Black power; from women’s liberation to gay liberation; anti-communist and anti-feminist activism; WTO protests and Occupy Wall St; to White nationalist movements and #BlackLivesMatter today. With a focus on the interplay between social movements and the political process, it examines the controversies surrounding and legacies of presidencies from Truman to Trump. The subject traces the cultural trends, economic developments and demographic shifts that have made the modern United States including the role of race and religion in American public life, the shift to a post-industrial service economy, debates over immigration, and the rise of state surveillance and big tech in the new millennium. With a focus on domestic rather than foreign affairs, the aim is to develop a deeper understanding of the historical forces that have shaped and continue to animate contemporary American life.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Gain a general knowledge of the principal figures and significant events and developments in the history of the United States since 1945
- Gain familiarity with the major historiographical debates concerning U.S. history and with major interpretive perspectives and approaches to the subject
- Develop skills in locating and analysing primary and secondary sources in constructing and evaluating historical arguments
- Develop research skills using printed and electronic sources, both primary and secondary
- Develop skills in clear and persuasive written expression and argumentation
- Develop skills of critical thinking, empathy, and oral expression and argumentation through participating in a multi-session role-play game.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Develop teamwork and leadership skills
- Develop problem-solving and analytical skills.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Research essay
| Mid to late semester | 60% |
Research essay
| During the examination period | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Patrick McGrath Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 29 hours: 12 weeks x 1.5 hours lecture per week; 11 weeks x 1 hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major History - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
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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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024