HIS10003 · Swinburne University of Technology
Global History
- Credit points
- 12.5
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 13 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
What it covers
This unit provides students with an overview of global history in the twentieth century. It focuses on the events and processes that transformed international relations, on the progressive establishment of a system of formally sovereign and internationally recognised independent states, and on the main crises that affected this consolidation. Students will gain an understanding of the key historical, social and political factors affecting international development.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment | Individual | 25% |
| Major Essay | Individual | 45% |
| Minor Essay | Individual | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | Hawthorn | On campus |