Details for HUM301 Germany 1800-1945: A Global History

Through this unit, students will critically examine the transformative period when Germany emerged as a dominant European power. This course covers pivotal themes such as nationalism, modernism, and imperialism, providing a comprehensive framework to understand 20th-century global dynamics. Ideal for initial teaching candidates and those interested to explore the impacts of German societal changes on modern history.

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: HUM301
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following courses are pre-requisites:

• 20 credit points of HIS and/or HUM-coded subjects

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Analyse and effectively communicate understandings about key themes in twentieth century world politics, and how these are explicated through the study of stasis and change in German society;
2. Contextualise and effectively critique arguments about the role of Germany in selected key events and trends (such as the scramble for colonies, modernism, Fascism, etc.);
3. Research, analyse and apply knowledge about the key historiographical trends in the literature regarding Germany amidst conflict and change;
4. Construct a critical bibliography of the key writers and the secondary reflective literature in a bibliography which contrasts and differentiates national, transnational and global approaches to 20th century European history.

Subject Content

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (onsite)
• Distance/E-learning (online)
• Intensive (One week: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)
• Extensive (5 days spread over the semester. This allows for students to complete readings, reflection and assessment and prepare for in-class activities between classes. The hours are the same as for an intensive: 7 hours per day for 5 days = 35 class hours + approx 85 hours out of class time for research, writing, exam preparation and execution, ancillary activities associated with completion of assigned tasks)

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

• Presentation (25%)
• Major Essay (50%)
• Reading Reflections (10%)
• Annotated Bibliography (15%)

Prescribed Text

• Primary readings provided