James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2015

HI1302 - World History Since 1900

Credit points: 03
Year: 2015
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

Note; The lecturers and tutorials for the Townsville offering of this subject are delivered via videoconference from Cairns.

This subject examines major developments in world history since the beginning of the 20th century. While giving due consideration to political and economic issues, it also explores the immense social and cultural transformations that have characterised this period.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coordinator: Dr Janice Wegner
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); quizzes or tests (10%); presentations (10%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (35%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 27-Aug-2015
    Coordinator: Dr Janice Wegner
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (35%); quizzes or tests (10%); presentations (10%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (35%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.