UNSW Handbook Course - The Transformations of Warfare

The Transformations of Warfare - HIST2090


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of History
	Contact: Schrijvers,Peter
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: 36 units of credit; Excluded: GENT0309
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)

Description

Ranging from ancient Roman warriors to Vietnamese guerillas and Islamic suicide bombers, examines the evolution of warfare in terms of the nature of troops, tactics, and technology. Considers wars not only as the greatest cataclysms in history, but also as fundamental catalysts of change. Emphasises how society has impacted warfare and the other way around, exploring themes as varied as law, ethics, women, identity, interracial relations, and warfare's collateral damage and its consequences for civilians and the environment.

Learning Outcomes

This course will enable students to:

critically reflect upon how wars are being fought and for what purposes
develop an appreciation of the complexities of the way in which societies impact the nature of warfare and vice versa
sharpen communication skills through formal presentation as well as impromptu exchanges
collect and synthesise sources of history and present a coherent argument
better organise, research, and write essays

Assessment

In-class test - 20%
Tutorial participation - 20%
Tutorial presentation - 20%
Essay (3000 words) - 40%

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