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Course Team
Catherine Dewhirst
Jayne Persian
Summary
The twentieth century is central to students who wish to understand history, international relations and the contemporary world. This global era is also an important area of study for students intending to teach Modern History in secondary schools. The course is therefore useful for Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) students. … For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis subject will focus on World War Two and its impacts on the twentieth century. You will explore questions about the causes of armed conflict, and the nature of `total war' including its social, economic, cultural and political consequences for modern global history. You will examine topics such as: the situation of Europe and Japan after World War One; the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany; interwar diplomacy and its failure to preserve peace; the origins of World War Two in Asia and Europe; the barbarism of warfare including the Holocaust; and the legacy of total war, such as the development of international human rights legislation and the Cold War.
Other Requisites or Enrolment Rules
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Offerings
Trimester 1
OL-TWMBA-TR1
ON-TWMBA-TR1
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Examine the principal figures and significant events of World War Two;
2.
Critique the concept of total war and investigate its impact on politics, society, economics and culture;
3.
Evaluate some of the historiographical arguments on topics related to World War Two and the practice of total war;
4.
Analyse primary and secondary sources in constructing historiographical arguments;
5.
Apply advanced research skills using printed and electronic sources in preparation of a critical secondary source analysis;
6.
Apply advanced skills of critical thinking through group discussion of subject readings and preparation of written assessment.
Topics
1. The Nineteenth Century
2. The First World War
3. Towards War
4. War: 1939-1941
5. Total War: 1942-1945
6. The Cold War & Decolonisation
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.