Unit Outline

From the trenches of the First World War to the end of the Second World War, this unit explores global history through the lens of an ‘Age of Catastrophe’. The first half of the twentieth century was an age convulsed by total war, economic depression, nationalism, militarism, ideological conflict, totalitarianism, political violence and genocide. In this unit we engage in historical debates and controversies, and explore the everyday lived experiences of ordinary people in an age of extraordinary change, dislocation and collective trauma. Topics may include the legacy of the First World War, the Russian Revolution, the Great Depression in America, Nazi Germany, Stalinism, the rise of Imperial Japan, the Second World War in Europe and the Pacific, Hiroshima and the Holocaust.

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 the nature of regional and global conflicts and upheaval during the first half of the 20th century
2.	Apply skills in historical research, analysis, interpretation and argument to study of the ‘Age of Catastrophe’
3.	Communicate with clarity and according to the conventions of the discipline of History

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at Introductory level or higher
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	HTA211 or HTA311.

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:	Short assignment (600 words)	Week 5	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Tutorial Reading Quizzes	Week 7	15 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Research Essay (2500 words)	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Take-Home Exam	Exam Period	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Short assignment (600 words)

Task Description:

600 word assignment

Task Length:

600 words

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The discussion directly answers the question, identifies the key issues, and is clearly organised and developed	LO1, LO2
2	Critical analysis of key issues/points is supported by evidence	LO1, LO2
3	Clear written expression	LO3
4	Provides referencing when required and conforming to the style of the History Discipline	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Tutorial Reading Quizzes

Task Description:

Tutorial Reading Quizzes

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Analyse and understand key aspects of conflict and change in the period 1914–1945	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 3: Research Essay (2500 words)

Task Description:

Research Essay (2500 words)

Task Length:

2500 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Research and use a range of relevant scholarly sources from the essay reading list	LO1, LO2
2	Present an argument which answers the question, is supported by evidence, and is well organised	LO1, LO2
3	Engage in critical analysis and display a good understanding of key issues and context relating to the essay question	LO1, LO2
4	Clear written expression	LO3
5	Accurate academic referencing according to the style of the History discipline	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 4: Take-Home Exam

Task Description:

Take-Home Exam

Task Length:

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Directly addresses and answers the question	LO1, LO2
2	Clear and well organised presentation of historical argument	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Critical analysis of key points/issues with supporting evidence	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Clear written expression	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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.