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HIST357 War, Nations and Empires: Modern Europe, 1789-1918

Updated: 27 March 2012
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2013
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 12cp in ANCH or ASST or ECON (units with a 4 or 5 as second digit [denoting ECON HIST] only) or HIST or candidature in BIntSt and any 24 cp or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HIST457
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Richard Scully (rscully@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit comprises a survey of the development of European nations and nationalism between the French Revolution and the end of 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; the impact of industrialization; and the emergence of ideologies which challenged the orthodoxy of nationalism. Case-studies examined include Revolutionary and Napoleonic France; Risorgimento Italy; the German Kaiserreich; the British Empire; the Russian Empire; Marxism; and the impact of the Great War.
Materials 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.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. display knowledge and understand the course of European history, 1789-1918, with particular reference to the case studies discussed;
  2. display knowledge and understand the concept of ?nation? and nationalism within the context of major theoretical discourses;
  3. interpret and understand a variety of documentary historical sources;
  4. identify, engage with, and analyse an historical question;
  5. write and present well-constructed, properly-referenced history essays; and
  6. communicate effectively their understanding of various issues and topics related to the history of nineteenth century Europe.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the history discipline will be taught through unit materials and essential readings together with online discussions and tutorial attendance. It will be assessed through the written assessments. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written feedback on the essays. Students studying on campus will be taught valuable communication skills through participation in tutorials. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The study of history, by definition, provides students with insights into the world of a different time and place and it therefore demands an appreciation of different values and cultures. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant literature and taught how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the relevant literature. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary life-long skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments). 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students are taught how historians research, analyse and interpret the past. Problem solving lies at the heart of tutorial sessions and essay writing. The skills are both practised and assessed in essays. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
The unit engages with inter-ethnic conflict and autocratic power in action and examines many of the consequences. The social and ethical issues inherent in these studies can be a continuing theme for discussion. 		True
8 Team Work
Students will practise their teamwork skills through participating in tutorials, or online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner. 		True
   

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