Making Modern America: Revolution and Civil War unit (HTA270)

Introduction

This unit examines the creation of the United States of America by focusing on two significant conflicts. We begin by studying the origins and outcomes of the eighteenth century American War of Independence - an event that was both a civil war within the British Empire and an American Revolution. We then study how tensions within the new republic, particularly over slavery, led to an American Civil War in the nineteenth century that had profound national and international significance.

Summary

Unit name	Making Modern America: Revolution and Civil War
Unit code	HTA270
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	History and Classics
Coordinator	Anthony Page
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of key themes in the history of the United States of America.
• Analyse historical evidence, scholarship and changing representations of the American past.
• Construct evidence-based arguments and articulate them in written and oral form with greater ability and confidence.
• Integrate concepts of historical understanding, including evidence, continuity and change, cause and effect, empathy, significance, perspectives and contestability.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
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Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus: Weekly 2.5 hour seminar (consisting of a tutorial and lecture, with a short break), plus an online recorded lecture (45 mins) Off Campus: Weekly online recorded lectures (2 x 45 mins), and participation in online discussions.
Assessment	Short written assignment (10%)|Tutorial participation (15%)|Take home exam (35%)|Research essay (40%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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