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Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

Spanning over four centuries, from the Italian Renaissance in the late Middle Ages to the rise of European nationalism in the nineteenth century, 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, the French and Industrial Revolutions, and German nationalism.

Summary 2021

Unit name European History: Renaissance to Revolutions
Unit code HTA101
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Humanities
Discipline History and Classics
Coordinator

Dr. Elizabeth Freeman
Teaching staff

Dr. Gavin Daly, Dr. Elizabeth Freeman, and Dr. Anthony Page
Level Introductory
Available as student elective? Yes
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

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

Fees

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:  2 x 1-hr lectures, 1 x 1-hr tutorial weekly. 
Launceston: 2 x 1-hr lectures accessed online via MyLO, 1 x 1-hr tutorial weekly.

Off Campus:
2 x 1-hr lectures weekly accessed online via MyLO; and participation in discussion boards or weekly web conference tutorial

Assessment

Task 1: Primary-source analysis, 500 words (10%)

Task 2: Research essay, 2000 words (40%)

Task 3: Tutorial participation and quizzes (20%)

Task 4: Take-home exam (30%)

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Textbooks

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