Unit Outline

Spanning over four centuries, from the Italian Renaissance in the late Middle Ages to the French Revolution in 1789, this unit explores the history of Early Modern Europe, a crucial period in shaping both Europe and the world we live in today. It investigates cultural, intellectual and religious change; the rise of the modern state; war and empire; the emergence of human rights; and modern political culture. Case studies include the Renaissance, the Spanish Empire, the Reformation, Witchcraft, the Enlightenment, and the Age of Revolution

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 and processes in the emergence of modern Europe and the shaping of the modern world
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
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	HTA106 AND HTA100 AND HTA103

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Primary source analysis	Week 5	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Tutorial quizzes	Week 6	15 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Research essay	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Take-home exam	Exam Period	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Primary source analysis

Task Description:

See MyLO for assessment description and instructions

Task Length:

600 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Directly addresses the question and core issues	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Analysis clearly organised and supported by evidence from the source	LO1, LO2
3	Clear written expression	LO3
4	Correct discipline referencing and conventions	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Tutorial quizzes

Task Description:

See MyLO for assessment description and instructions

Task Length:

n/a

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate understanding of key historical issues in the tutorial readings	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Research essay

Task Description:

See MyLO for assessment description and instructions

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Depth and breadth of research based largely on scholarly works in recommended essay reading list	LO2
2	Analyses the question and constructs a clearly organised argument supported by historical evidence	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Clear written expression	LO3
4	Correct discipline referencing and conventions	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Take-home exam

Task Description:

See MyLO for assessment description and instructions

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Directly addresses and explores the question	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Clear and logical presentation of historical argument	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Development of key points with supporting evidence from the Unit Reader	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Quality of written expression	LO3
5	Meets the required word range	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.