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The Emergence of Modern Europe (A) - HIST1011
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

The principal themes in the history of early modern Europe, concentrating on the 16th and 17th centuries. Topics may include modern trends such as the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, the emergence of towns and the centralised absolute state. Discussion may also include the history of climate, disease and population change and their relationship with the environment; social and religious conflicts; and the lives and beliefs of 'ordinary people' in the period, such as witchcraft. For details of topics covered in current year contact the School of History.


Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Examine the evidence and arguments for social, political and cultural change in the Early Modern Period
  • Investigate and explain some distinctive features of the cultural and social world of Early Modern Europeans
  • Explore issues of cultural exchange between East and West, Old World and New World
  • Learn to assess historical sources
  • Acquire a sense of the past and its relevance to the present
  • Develop reading and writing skills
  • Develop oral skills and critical thinking.

Assessment

  • Evidence of reading and class participation - 30%
  • Take home test (24 hour) - 20%
  • Essay (1500-2000 words) - 30%
  • In-class end of session test - 20%

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