This unit (AAH2004) of study develops the theme of ideological conflict through a study of the annihilation of European Jewry by the Nazis. The unit of study then examines social and political changes in post-war Europe and in particular the impact of Cold War tensions on Germany, Hungary and Czechoslovakia. It concludes by examining the political and social changes that occurred in 1968 in France, Czechoslovakia and Ireland.

Unit details

Location:
Footscray Park
Remote
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
AAH2004

Prerequisites

Students enrolled in course code ABAB and LBLA must complete at least 72 credit points (equivalent to 6 units) in Year 1 before undertaking any Level 2 units.

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Analyse some pivotal social and political events in contemporary European history between 1939 and 1968;  
  2. Evaluate the relevance and application of different historical approaches to central themes in contemporary European history between 1939 and 1968;  
  3. Critique accounts of historical events (between 1939 and 1968) in light of their knowledge of historical approaches and concepts; and  
  4. Exhibit range of historical skills, including the interpretation of primary and secondary sources, the cataloguing of change over time, and the explanation of different forms of historical causation so as to construct persuasive historical arguments.  

Assessment

Assessment type Description Grade
Other Primary source analysis (500 words or equivalent) 20%
Essay Research Essay (1800 words or equivalent) 30%
Other Online quizzes (x10) 20%
Test In-class Test (800 words or equivalent) 30%

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