James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

HI1301:03

Global Greed: An Overview of World History

Townsville

HECS Band 1

39 hours lectures, 10 hours tutorials. Semester 2.

Staff: Assoc. Professor D Menghetti.

This subject examines the emergence of Europe as a world power and considers major political, intellectual and social developments from 1500 to 1900. These include capitalism, religion, education, colonialism and the family.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to introduce students to the discipline of History and the work of international historians;
  2. to understand the historical background of modern structures, institutions and attitudes;
  3. to develop skills in historical writing and research.

Assessment by essay writing exercise (10%); tutorials (30%); essay (30%); examination (30%).