Course Title: Global History and Security
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Global History and Security
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
In 2024, this course is titled 'Global History and Security'.
From 2025 this course is titled 'Global History'.
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:
PLO2. Navigate international complexity using disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge, practice and research.PLO4. Address challenges to international security, society and development in ways that are holistic, ethical and respectful of diverse knowledge systems.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- Describe and evaluate some of the major causes and consequences of globalisation in history
- Identify and evaluate key societal and ethical debates in the present by relating them to the long history of globalisation
- Critically assess primary and/or secondary sources to develop an evidence-based argument
- 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
Word count: 1000
Assessment Task 2: Research Essay, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
Word count: 1600
Assessment Task 3: Take Home Exam, 35%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
Word count: 1000
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.