Course Title: Global History and Security

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Global History and Security

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

SOCU1026

City Campus

Undergraduate

365H Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 1 2016,
Sem 1 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Alexis Bergantz

Course Coordinator Phone: +(61 3) 9925 8203

Course Coordinator Email: alexis.bergantz@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 37.5.34

Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will explore the making of the modern world and of our global society. The course begins with the expansion of the Silk Road and the devastating impact of the Black Death on Europe and Asia. We will examine the development of an international order of sovereign states during the Age of Revolutions and of Global Empires. The course ends with the convergence and interactions that have shaped the twentieth century and our contemporary era of globalisation. 

This course focuses on key historical events, people and processes through which the world became increasingly interconnected. We will problematise and analyse the concept and phenomenon of globalisation and pay attention to the networks of people and ideas that have driven global transformations. You will gain a historically-informed understanding of contemporary society by examining the interactions between colonial and Indigenous powers, the development of a system of sovereign and independent states, and the development of social, economic and cultural relationships between Oceania, Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe. You will learn to analyse, compare and critically assess first-hand perspectives of historical actors through a variety of texts and images. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes 

In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:

  • Apply a body of theoretical and practical knowledge of international relations, global cultures, language and economic issues to your professional practice or further study. 
  • Assist in the identification of needs, the design, planning, resourcing and implementation of research and development projects in international and cross-cultural settings. 


Course Learning Outcomes 

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  1. Describe and evaluate some of the major causes and consequences of globalisation in history
  2. Identify and evaluate key societal and ethical debates in the present by relating them to the long history of globalisation
  3. Critically assess primary and/or secondary sources to develop an evidence-based argument
  4. Communicate clearly and effectively in written and/or oral form 


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of activities in a variety of settings including lectures, group problem-solving exercises and debates. A structured tutorial program is provided to give you the opportunity to explore global issues in greater depth through active participation in small group discussions and collaborative activities. 


Overview of Learning Resources

There is no required textbook, RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.  

You will be able to access  a wide range of library resources and online learning tools and content for your course from the student portal, myRMIT. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal. 


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. 

The assessment is designed to help develop your knowledge of the course content and your analytical, strategic and communicative capabilities. 

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Reading Task, 25%, CLO1, CLO3, CLO4 

Assessment Task 2: Research Essay, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 

Assessment Task 3: Take Home Exam, 35%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions.