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MHIS1002 – Revolutions, Nationalism and Exploitation in the Modern World 1789-2001
2020 – Session 2, Fully online/virtual
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Alison Holland
Mark Hearn
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Introduces students to foundational skills and concepts in the study of modern history from the late eighteenth century. Students will traverse the world from 1789 to 2001 looking closely at the role of revolution and the emergence of the nation-state, as well as the cost to humans and the natural world of economic growth and colonisation. Beginning with the French Revolution, the unit investigates conflict and change in the quest for equality and citizenship, telling the story of democratic aspirations in the modern world, including competing visions of modernity. It considers those excluded along with the new forms of solidarity and enmity created against the backdrop of rapid industrialisation, capitalism and environmental change. Students will build a foundational chronology of the modern world and develop skills such as critical and analytical thinking, effective communication and empathy. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify core issues and problems in building historical knowledge.
- ULO2: Treat information in an ethical manner.
- ULO3: Build personal and communication skills through participation in seminar discussion.
- ULO4: Build scholarly arguments in response to historical questions, drawing upon primary and secondary sources
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Penalty Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Essay Plan | 20% | No | midnight Friday 28 August |
| Research Essay | 40% | No | midnight Friday 2 October |
| Reflective Exercise | 25% | No | midnight Monday 9 November |
| Presentation | 15% | No | Various dates |
Essay Plan
Assessment Type 1: Literature review
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: midnight Friday 28 August
Weighting: 20%
Students are required to write a develop a plan for their major research essay based on an analysis of key themes and issues covered in relevant historiography.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify core issues and problems in building historical knowledge.
- Treat information in an ethical manner.
- Build scholarly arguments in response to historical questions, drawing upon primary and secondary sources
Research Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 30 hours
Due: midnight Friday 2 October
Weighting: 40%
The research essay forms the major assessment task of the course and requires a high degree of thought, effort and preparation. The research essay questions related to each of the weekly course topics. Students are required to analyse and discuss at least eight scholarly books or journal articles relevant to the essay question. Web sites may be cited in addition to the minimum eight scholarly texts.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify core issues and problems in building historical knowledge.
- Treat information in an ethical manner.
- Build scholarly arguments in response to historical questions, drawing upon primary and secondary sources
Reflective Exercise
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: midnight Monday 9 November
Weighting: 25%
The assessment task tests the students knowledge of the course topics. Students are required to write short written assessments (app.250 words each) of key historiographical issues drawn from four selected course topics. Students are required to produce brief but clear and logical reflections on the selected historian’s interpretations.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify core issues and problems in building historical knowledge.
- Treat information in an ethical manner.
- Build scholarly arguments in response to historical questions, drawing upon primary and secondary sources
Presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 6 hours
Due: Various dates
Weighting: 15%
The presentation task is designed to assess oral communication skills and grasp of the issues under discussion. Presentations are in-class for internal students, and online presentations via iLearn for external and OUA students.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify core issues and problems in building historical knowledge.
- Treat information in an ethical manner.
- Build personal and communication skills through participation in seminar discussion.
- Build scholarly arguments in response to historical questions, drawing upon primary and secondary sources
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Delivery and Resources
All students will participate via online learning exercises.
Writing your history essay The Department of Modern History has an essay writing and referencing guide available on iLearn. Please read it before you embark on your assessment tasks!
Participation Active participation in online seminars is an essential component of the course and three or more absences from the seminars without prior notification and adequate explanation may mean you fail this unit.
Examination(s) There is no examination for MHIS/MHIX1002 but all assignments need to be submitted if you wish to pass the unit.
Assignment submission Please submit all assignments via Turnitin on iLearn. Assignments must include a heading that identifies the question chosen and a bibliography.
Special Consideration Please note that requests for special consideration are not granted automatically, and are reserved for unforeseen and serious circumstances such as prolonged illness, hospitalisation or bereavement in your immediate family.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
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