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Hobart, Launceston

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In 2021 this unit will focus on the history of Europe in the era of the Cold War, from the end of the Second World War to the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Introduction

History is a vast and endlessly fascinating subject of study that has many areas of specialisation. This unit will focus on a particular period, place, and/or historical theme. In doing so you will develop a deep critical engagement with key sources, issues and debates within a field of history.

Summary 2021

Unit name History in Focus
Unit code HTA378
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Humanities
Discipline History and Classics
Coordinator

Dr. Gavin Daly
Teaching staff

Level Advanced
Available as student elective? Yes
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of continuity and change in a particular period, place, and/or historical theme.
  2. Demonstrate a sophisticated ability to examine historical sources and issues according to the methodological and ethical conventions of the History discipline.
  3. 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:

HTA210 and HTA310

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus:
Weekly Lectures (2 x 1 hour)
Fortnightly Tutorials (1 x 1 hour)

Off Campus:
Recorded Weekly Lectures (2 x 1 hour) 
Fortnightly Online Discussions

Assessment

Task 1: Take-home exam (40%)

Task 2: Tutorial participation or online discussion exercises (10%)

Task 3: Minor assignment, 500 words (10%)

Task 4: Major essay, 3000 words (40%)

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