Introduction
The late eighteenth century saw the beginning of revolutionary political, economic and cultural change that marked the emergence of modern nation states and cultures. France was site of the first modern political and social revolution, and came to dominate Europe under the leadership of Napoleon. Britain was transformed by war, industrial revolution and the development of a global empire. This unit takes a comparative history approach to studying key aspects of the emergence of Britain and France as modern imperial powers.
Summary
| Unit name | Age of Revolution and Empire: Britain and France |
| Unit code | HTA367 |
| 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 | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the comparative history of British and French society, culture, identities, and imperial and military rivalry between 1745 and 1815
- Apply advanced skills in researching and understanding the historiography of the age of revolutions
- Apply an advanced capacity for historical reasoning, analysis and argument
- Apply advanced skills in communicating according to the conventions of the History discipline
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 credit points at Introductory level or higherTeaching
| 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 a weekly 90 minute zoom tutorial discussion.
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| Assessment | Short assignment (10%)|Quizzes (15%)|Tutorial participation (15%)|Take home exam (25%)|Research essay (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
See MyLO for weekly readings |
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