HIST239-13S1 (C) Semester One 2013

War and Society in Europe, c. 1900-1919

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 18 February 2013
End Date: Sunday, 23 June 2013
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 1 March 2013
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 17 May 2013

Description

Focusing mainly on the First World War (1914-18), this course explores the relationship between war and society in Europe during the first twenty years of the twentieth century. The military history of the conflict is examined in some depth, but the course also investigates the political, diplomatic, social and cultural history of the First World War. Specific topics that are covered include the causes, military history and social history of the war, the politics and diplomacy of the war and the Paris Peace Settlement, and the war's cultural impact.

Learning Outcomes

  • By the time you have completed the course, you will be expected to demonstrate:

  • A broad knowledge of the military, political, social and diplomatic history of the First World War in Europe.
  • A broad knowledge of the main historiographical debates in the field.
  • An ability to formulate cogent interpretations of the most important historical developments relating to the First World War.
  • An ability to answer broader questions about the role of the First World War in shaping European politics, society, culture and international relations.

Prerequisites

Either 15 points in HIST at B grade or better or 30 points in HIST or Ancient History (CLAS111, CLAS112, CLAS113) with a passing grade. Alternatively, a B average in 60 points.

Restrictions

HIST301, HIST302, HIST305, HIST339

Course Coordinator

David Monger

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
First Essay 25%
Second Essay 25%
Final Exam - 2 hours 40%
Tutorial participation 10%

Textbooks / Resources

Required Texts

Lawrence Sondhaus; World War I: The Global Revolution ; 2011.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $644.00

International fee $2,800.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Humanities .

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  • HIST239-13S1 (C) Semester One 2013