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International History (HIST90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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
- 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
- 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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Four quizzes across the semester
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Written assignments (such as an essay and/or a briefing paper)
| Week 6 | 30% |
Simulation participation
| By Week 8 | 10% |
A 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 where offered. | 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: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Angel Alcalde Fernandez Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: A 1 hour lecture every week for 12 weeks and a 1 hour seminar every week for 12 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Subject readings will be available online.
Last updated: 31 January 2024