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European History: Renaissance to Revolutions unit (HTA101)

Introduction

Spanning over four centuries, from the Italian Renaissance in the late Middle Ages to the French Revolution in 1789, this unit explores the history of Early Modern Europe, a crucial period in shaping both Europe and the world we live in today. It investigates cultural, intellectual and religious change; the rise of the modern state; war and empire; the emergence of human rights; and modern political culture. Case studies include the Renaissance, the Spanish Empire, the Reformation, Witchcraft, the Enlightenment, and the Age of Revolution

Summary

Unit name European History: Renaissance to Revolutions
Unit code HTA101
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline History and Classics
Coordinator Doctor Gavin Daly
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain key developments and processes in the emergence of modern Europe and the shaping of the modern world
  • Apply skills in researching and critically analysing historical evidence and the work of historians
  • Apply skills in formulating and communicating historical arguments according to the conventions of the History discipline

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HTA106 AND HTA100 AND HTA103

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus:
Hobart:  Weekly online lectures or equivalent  (1.5 hours) and weekly on-campus tutorial  (1.5 hours). 
Launceston: Weekly online lectures or equivalent (1.5 hours) and weekly on-campus tutorial (1.5 hours).

Off Campus:
Weekly online lectures or equivalent (1.5 hours) and weekly participation in discussion boards or web-conference tutorial (1.5 hours).

AssessmentPrimary source analysis (15%)|Tutorial quizzes (15%)|Take-home exam (30%)|Research essay (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

See MyLO for weekly readings

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