In 2020 this special topic will examine the fascinating history of Imperial Russia from the seventeenth century to the Revolution of 1917
Introduction
In 2020 this special topic will examine the fascinating history of Imperial Russia from the seventeenth century to the Revolution of 1917. Straddling the borderlands between Europe and Asia, Russia reveals in stark relief key issues in westernisation and modernisation. Nineteenth-century Russia was one of the most intellectually and artistically creative moments in history, as a deeply traditional society experienced increasing social and economic change. We study how Russian intellectuals debated national identity in their Eurasian state, and created a distinctive variety of socialism that triumphed in the revolutions of the early twentieth century.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | History in Focus |
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| Unit code | HTA378 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | History and Classics |
| Coordinator | Dr Anthony Page |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of continuity and change in a particular period, place, and/or historical theme.
- Demonstrate a sophisticated ability to examine historical sources and issues according to the methodological and ethical conventions of the History discipline.
- Construct evidence-based arguments or narratives in audio, digital, oral, visual or written form.
Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HTA247 or HTA347
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus: 2 x 1-hour lectures weekly, 1 x 1-hour tutorial fortnightly. Off-campus: 2 x 1-hour recorded lectures weekly, and fortnightly online discussions. |
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| Assessment | On-campus: 3,000-word essay (40%), 500 word minor assignment (10%), tutorial participation (10%), take-home exam (40%) Off-campus: 3,000-word essay (40%), 500 word minor assignment (10%), online discussion exercises (10%), take-home exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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