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.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Brian Cuddy
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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
This unit provides an introduction to key events, processes, and concepts in the international history of war, peace, and security in the twentieth century. Students will investigate the causes, conduct, and consequences of particular international conflicts, such as the world wars and the Cold War. They will also examine the evolution of ideas and institutions that provided—and in many cases still provide—the political architecture for international and national security. In covering this material, the unit will encourage students to develop their analytical thinking and writing skills. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Preliminary Test | 10% | No | Week 4 |
Essay 1 | 30% | No | Week 7 |
Essay 2 | 30% | No | Week 10 |
Final Test | 20% | No | Week 13 |
Active Engagement | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 10%
A Preliminary Test will be conducted online via the unit’s iLearn space prior to the session’s census date. It will test your knowledge and understanding of the unit materials from Week 1 through Week 4 of the unit. The test will consist of a mixture of multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions (e.g., match a thesis statement to its likely author). The test is open book, i.e., you may refer to the unit materials and your notes as you take the test. But you may not consult with any person (except the teaching staff, if necessary) about the test.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 32 hours
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 30%
You will be provided with an essay question, and a set of readings relevant to that question. Your essay should be based on deep engagement with these readings, and any other unit materials you deem relevant. You are not expected to find any additional sources. This is not a research essay, but rather an essay designed to develop and test your analytical and writing skills. You will be assessed on your ability to articulate and develop a clear, coherent, and persuasive argument; your understanding of the provided readings; and the structure and style of your writing. Your essay should be 1,500 words in length (give or take 150 words), and should be submitted via the relevant Turnitin dropbox on the unit’s iLearn space.
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 32 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 30%
You will be provided with an essay question, and a set of readings relevant to that question. Your essay should be based on deep engagement with these readings, and any other unit materials you deem relevant. You are not expected to find any additional sources. This is not a research essay, but rather an essay designed to develop and test your analytical and writing skills. You will be assessed on your ability to articulate and develop a clear, coherent, and persuasive argument; your understanding of the provided readings; and the structure and style of your writing. Your essay should be 1,500 words in length (give or take 150 words), and should be submitted via the relevant Turnitin dropbox on the unit’s iLearn space.
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 20%
A Final Test will be conducted online via the unit’s iLearn space at the conclusion of the unit. It will test your knowledge and understanding of the unit materials from Week 5 through Week 12 of the unit. The test will consist of a mixture of multiple choice, true/false, and matching questions (e.g., match a thesis statement to its likely author). The test is open book, i.e., you may refer to the unit materials and your notes as you take the test. But you may not consult with any person (except the teaching staff, if necessary) about the test.
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Students will be assessed on the quality and consistency of their contributions to activities conducted during their weekly tutorial or online discussion. These activities will be determined by the tutor, but may include group discussions, debates, role plays, and reflective exercises.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
REQUIRED READINGS
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
SUBMITTING ASSESSMENT TASKS
LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS
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 seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
WORD LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT TASKS
REASSESSMENT OF ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE SEMESTER
STAFF AVAILABILITY
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:
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).
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
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