Hitler's Germany
Subject 131-048 (2008)
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| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
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| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Usually 12.5 points of first-year history or first-year European studies. | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
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Dr Steven Welch| Subject Overview: | This subject explores German society, culture and politics from 1933 to 1945, with special emphasis on the origins, development and significance of the Nazi dictatorship. Topics include the post-WWI crisis, the rise of the Nazi movement, Nazi ideology, the collapse of the Weimar Republic, the seizure of power, Adolf Hitler as charismatic leader, the racist character of Nazi society and politics, the position of women, anti-Semitism, 'euthanasia,' the Holocaust, 'Hitler's' war and the nature of the Nazi empire. Students completing this subject should be able to demonstrate a general knowledge of the cultural, social and political history of Germany between 1933 and 1945; understand the causes, character and consequences of the Nazi movement; and demonstrate familiarity with the major historiographical debates concerning Nazism. |
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| Assessment: | A primary source document analysis of 1200 words 25% (due mid-semester), a research essay of 2800 words 65% (due at the end of semester) and tutorial participation 10%. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Recommended Texts: | Information Not Available |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is a level 2 or level 3 subject and is not available to new generation degree students as a breadth option in 2008. This subject or an equivalent will be available as breadth in the future. Breadth subjects are currently being developed and these existing subject details can be used as guide to the type of options that might be available. 2009 subjects to be offered as breadth will be finalised before re-enrolment for 2009 starts in early October. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
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| Notes: | Formerly available as 131-243/343. Students who have completed 131-243 or 131-343 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Arts Diploma in Arts (History) Diploma in Arts (Jewish Studies ) Graduate Certificate in Arts (European Studies) Graduate Certificate in Arts (History) Graduate Certificate in Arts (Jewish Studies) Graduate Diploma in Arts (European Studies) Graduate Diploma in Arts (German) Graduate Diploma in Arts (History) Graduate Diploma in Arts (Jewish Studies) |
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