James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

HI5001 - The History of Global Connections

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
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

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
HI3001 HI2001

Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Dr Anna Hayes
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (35%); assignments (15%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Coordinator: Dr Anna Hayes
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours lectures
    • 12 hours tutorials
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (35%); assignments (15%).

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
      Census Date 11-Aug-2016
      Coordinator: Dr Anna Hayes
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours lectures
      • 12 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (10%); essays (35%); assignments (15%).

        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.