Transitional Europe, 1815 to the Present

Subject HIST30061 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points:

12.50

Level:

3 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week
Total Time Commitment: 8.5 hours per week: Total time commitment 102 hours

Prerequisites:

Completion of at least 12.5 points of second year history

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Gideon Reuveni

Contact

Gideon Reuveni

x43309
g.reuveni@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	The study of modern European history introduces students to cultural, economic, political, and social developments that played a fundamental role in shaping the world in which we live in today. Focusing on Germany from roughly 1815 to present, this subject will explore the crisis-ridden transition to mass politics, mass culture, and urban modernity in Europe. It will touch on both high and popular culture, the development of urban cultures and modernism, the rise of radical nationalist and ideological movements, as well as the creation of a new Europe after 1945. The subject aims to provide students with a better understanding of some of the principal themes in modern European History. It is designed to improve students ability to analyze historical evidence and develop their critical familiarity with historical interpretations.
Objectives:	have a good grasp of major historical process in Europe over the last 200 years demonstrate familiarity with the major historical interpretations of modern European history
Assessment:	A take home exam 1500 words 40% (due mid-semester), a research essay 2500 words 50% (due end of semester), tutorial participation 10%. Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order pass this subject.
Prescribed Texts:	A subject reader will be available.
Breadth Options:	This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses: Bachelor of Biomedicine Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Environments Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	&bull. demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources. &bull. show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and determining strength of an argument. &bull. demonstrate understanding of changing knowledge base in specialist area
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	European Studies History History History History Major

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