HI2001 - Asia and the World
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject explores the history of globalisation with particular emphasis on the role of Asia. It examines the economic, cultural, political and ecological transformations that have increasingly interconnected peoples and places around the globe. Among key issues examined are: the role of Asia in the development of long-distance trade routes; the place of Asia in the first global economic system; Revolutions; colonialism and war; the role of technology in globalisation.
Learning Outcomes
- develop an awareness of the diverse causes and consequences of the processes of globalisation;
- develop skills in historical research and writing;
- foster an appreciation of a variety of interpretations and assessments of globalisation;
- provide a framework for understanding modern world history.
| Assumed Knowledge: | To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level |
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: | HI3001 HI5001 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2015 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Claire Brennan |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (35%); assignments (15%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2015 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Claire Brennan |
| Lecturers: | Dr Claire Brennan, Dr Anna Hayes. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (35%); assignments (15%). |
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