HIST2140 Europe in the 20th Century

Later Year Course

Offered By	School of History
Academic Career	Undergraduate
Course Subject	History
Offered in	Second Semester, 2013 and Second Semester, 2014
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course covers European history from 1918 until 1991, from the end of the First World War to the collapse of the Eastern bloc in 1989/1990. The course will analyse key themes of Europe's troubled history, including the impact of World War I, the rise of the Soviet Union, the emergence of fascism, the causes and aftermath of World War Two, the rise of youth movements in the 1960s, the crisis of the 1970s and the collapse of communism. By addressing Europe's changing relationship with the world, this course provides essential background for understanding the major political, social and cultural developments of the twentieth century.
Learning Outcomes	Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the history of Europe in the 20th century. Evaluate key interpretations of 20th-century Europe’s social, cultural and political history. Demonstrate strong research, writing and analytical skills. Reflect critically on literature and arguments developed in key historical and theoretical materials. Demonstrate oral presentation skills. Understand and demonstrate the significance of 20th-century Europe for today's world.
Indicative Assessment	2,500 word essay (40%) [assesses Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4 and 6] Final exam (50%) [assesses Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4 and 6] Tutorial participation (10%) [assesses Learning Outcome 5]
Workload	One weekly 90min lecture and one weekly one-hour tutorial. Lecture notes or digital lecture recordings will be made available on Wattle. Students are expected to also undertake 7.5 hours of private study per week.
Areas of Interest	Contemporary Europe, History, International Relations, and Political Sciences
Requisite Statement	12 units of 1000-level HIST courses (includes EURO1004, ANCH1013, ANCH1014). If you believe you have met the prerequisites for this course, but are having difficulty enrolling, please contact the convenor of the course for a permission code.
Prescribed Texts	Any prescribed texts will be outlined on Wattle.
Preliminary Reading	Recommended reading: Eric Dorn Brose, A History of Europe in the Twentieth Century (Oxford University Press, 2005). Tony Judt, Postwar. A History of Europe Since 1945 (Pimlico, 2007).
Majors/Specialisations	European History, Contemporary Europe, History, and International Relations
Other Information	This course counts towards a History, Contemporary Europe, International Relations or Political Science major.
Academic Contact	Dr Christian Goeschel

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