Unit Outline

This unit explores the first wave of globalisation that occurred in the long nineteenth century, between the Age of Revolution and the First World War. We explore how the world was transformed by the spread of industrialisation, nationalism, capitalism, imperialism, racism and ideologies of progress. Using a series of case studies to examine the impact of these changes on people living in different parts of the globe, this unit will enhance your understanding of the origins of our modern world.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Explain key developments in modern world history and develop a global perspective on how societies have interacted through time
2	Apply skills in researching and critically analysing historical evidence and the work of historians
3	Apply skills in formulating and communicating historical arguments according to the conventions of the History discipline

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES

Alterations as a result of student feedback

The scope of this unit has been reduced from the period c. 1400–1900 to the ‘long 19th century’ to make the unit more focussed and manageable for students.

How will I be Assessed?

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT TASK 1:	Short assignment	Week 6	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
ASSESSMENT TASK 2:	Research essay	Week 13	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
ASSESSMENT TASK 3:	Take-home exam	Exam Period	35 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
ASSESSMENT TASK 4:	Participation	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Short assignment

TASK DESCRIPTION:

A short assignment based on selected tutorial readings. See MyLO for the assignment instructions.

TASK LENGTH:

600 words

DUE DATE:

Week 6

WEIGHT:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Write an analytical response to the assignment question	LO1
2	Support your discussion with evidence from the assignment readings	LO1, LO2
3	Communicate your response in writing according to the assignment instructions	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Research essay

TASK DESCRIPTION:

See MyLO for the list of research essay questions and instructions.

TASK LENGTH:

2000 words

DUE DATE:

Week 13

WEIGHT:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Present a valid and organised response to the essay question	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Critically analyse historical sources and issues related to the essay topic	LO2
3	Research historical sources relevant to the essay question	LO1, LO2
4	Reference sources using footnotes and bibliography	LO3
5	Communicate in writing that includes some short quotations from the period relevant to your essay topic	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Take-home exam

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Take-home exam consisting of two (2) short essay questions.

TASK LENGTH:

2 x 750–850 word exam essays

DUE DATE:

Exam Period

WEIGHT:

35 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Write short essays that answer selected exam questions	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Use evidence from the relevant tutorial readings to support your analysis	LO2
3	Write with clarity and according to the exam instructions	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Participation

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Starting in week 2, students read and discuss the weekly tutorial topics

TASK LENGTH:

Weekly discussions

DUE DATE:

Refer to Assessment Description

WEIGHT:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME


1	Participate in discussion of the tutorial readings	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late Penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.