HIS5792 - Themes in Modern World History

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

(1) demonstrate their ability to discuss historical questions dealing with a range of geographical areas and across the twentieth century;
(2) demonstrate a detailed knowledge of key aspects of twentieth century world history;
(3) critically analyse the nature of key forms of historical argument (such as casual argument or comparative argument)
(4) Synthesise, organize and present knowledge in various written contexts.

Content:

Students will examine how both communist and fascist/nazi parties gained and maintained their power, critically analysing the various historical arguments concerning this. This examination of historians understanding of these phenomena will be contrasted with the experiences of those who lived and died under these regimes by considering individual’s memoirs, autobiographical writing and oral history interviews.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning will be supported through lectures, seminars and tutorials.

Lectures
Contact hours 20
Number of groups 1

Seminars/Tutorials
Contact hours 20
Number of groups 2

Assessment:

001 Assessed essay 1x1500 words (end of sem 1) 30%
002 Assessed essay 1x1500 words (end of sem 2) 30%
003 Unseen paper 1x1 hour (end of sem 2) 40%


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