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UNE unit code: HIST357

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Intensive schools
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Credit points
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Unit information

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This unit is designed to build your knowledge of the development of European nations and nationalism between the French Revolution and the First World War.

Key themes include the development of the modern European system of nation-states, the influences of the 'old regime', revolts against the state and state reaction, the growth of national consciousness, imperialism, warfare and preparations for war as well as the impact of industrialisation and the emergence of ideologies which challenged the orthodoxy of nationalism.

You will also examine several case studies such as Revolutionary and Napoleonic France, the ‘Age of Metternich’, Risorgimento Italy, the German Kaiserreich, the British Empire, the Russian Empire, Marxism and Feminism, and the state of Europe as it entered the Great War.

This unit complements the knowledge gained in HIST111 and HIST113 but can also be studied as a standalone unit.

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
12cp in ANCH or FREN or GRMN or HINQ or HIST or RELS or any 24cp or candidature in a postgraduate award
Restrictions
HIST457

Notes

There are two options for Assessment 2 and Assessment 3.

Students who choose to complete Assessment 2 Option A must complete Assessment 3 Option A.

Students who choose to complete Assessment 2 Option B must complete Assessment 3 Option B.

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

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Richard ScullyProfessor in Modern History, Modern History - School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. display knowledge and understanding of the course of European history, 1789-1914, with particular reference to the case studies discussed;
  2. display knowledge and understanding of the concept of 'nation' and nationalism within the context of major theoretical discourses;
  3. interpret and evaluate a variety of documentary historical sources;
  4. identify, engage with, and analyse an historical question through their assessment tasks;
  5. write and present well-constructed, properly-referenced history essays; and
  6. communicate effectively their comprehension of various issues and topics related to the history of nineteenth century Europe.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assessment 1Yes10%All offerings

For all students: Quiz, Selected Response Questions

No. Words: 500

Assessment 2 - OPTION AYes30%All offerings

For students choosing Assessment Option A only: Essay Plan

No. Words: 1500

Assessment 2 - OPTION BYes45%All offerings

For students choosing Assessment Option B only: Workbook

No. Words: 2250

Assessment 3 - OPTION AYes60%All offerings

For students choosing Assessment Option A only: Essay

No. Words: 3000

Assessment 3 - OPTION BYes45%All offerings

For students choosing Assessment Option B only: Essay

No. Words: 2250

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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