Overview
This unit provides you with a broad survey of world history in the twentieth century. There is no doubt that the modern world has been profoundly shaped by this often bloody century, sometimes called the age of extremes. In this unit, you will examine the decline of European influence, the devastation of the world wars and the collapse of colonial structures. You will also learn about the emergence of independent states in Asia and Africa, and the rise (and fall) of two super powers, the USA and the USSR. You will be asked to consider the emergence of conflicting ideologies: communism, fascism, Zionism, pan-Arabism and political Islam. This unit is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the forces that have shaped the modern world order.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisite: Minimum of 18 credit points
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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- Develop a broad knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century
- Foster unprejudiced knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century and acceptance of the informed opinions of others
- Identify some of the key problems in the history of international relations in the 20th Century and their elucidation by evidence-based research
- Develop historical skills including the ability to locate and analyse historical evidence and the ability to critique historical interpretations and their applications to contemporary global issues
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Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 30% | ||||
| 2 - Group Discussion - 30% | ||||
| 3 - Essay - 40% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond
Edition: 3rd (2015)
Authors: Antony Best, Jussi Hanhimaki, Joseph A. Maiolo, Kirsten E. Schulze
Routledge
ISBN: 9780415656429
Binding: eBook
Additional Textbook Information
The textbook for this unit is available for free in digital form through the CQU library. If you would like a physical copy, you can order it online or purchase a second hand copy. Please contact the unit coordinator if you have any issues accessing the textbook as it is a key resource.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Turabian
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
b.t.jones@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Unit
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom QandA at 6pm on Thursday 7 March.
Module/Topic
WW1 and its aftermath
Chapter
Best et al. Chapters 1 and 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to post a comment and reply to others in the group discussion as part of the group discussion assessment.
Module/Topic
Empires and Nationalism before WW2
Chapter
Chapters 3 and 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to post a comment and reply to others in the group discussion as part of the group discussion assessment.
Module/Topic
USA and the Americas
Chapter
Chapters 6 and 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to post a comment and reply to others in the group discussion as part of the group discussion assessment.
Module/Topic
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Chapter
Chapters 5 and 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to post a comment and reply to others in the group discussion as part of the group discussion assessment.
Online Quiz 1 opens 1 April at 9am and closes Friday 5 April 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Path to WW2
Chapter
Chapters 7 and 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to post a comment and reply to others in the group discussion as part of the group discussion assessment.
Module/Topic
Cold War to Détente
Chapter
Chapters 9 and 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to post a comment and reply to others in the group discussion as part of the group discussion assessment.
Module/Topic
Vietnam Wars
Chapter
Ch 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Remember to post a comment and reply to others in the group discussion as part of the group discussion assessment.
Module/Topic
The Non-Aligned Movement and Developmental States
Chapter
Chapters 13 and 14
Events and Submissions/Topic
This is your last week to post a comment and reply to others in the group discussion as part of the group discussion assessment.
Group Discussion due: Friday 10 May 11:45 pm AEST
Group Discussion Due: Week 9 Friday (10 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
People's Republic of China 1949-1989
Chapter
Ch 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Prepare for Quiz 2 and make sure you have started your research essay!
Module/Topic
Rise of Political Islam
Chapter
Ch 19
Events and Submissions/Topic
Online Quiz 2 opens Monday 20 May at 9am and closes Friday 24 May 11:45 pm AEST
Online Quizzes Due: Week 11 Friday (24 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Conclusions
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Essay is due Friday 31 May at 11:45pm
Research Essay Due: Week 12 Friday (31 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Online Quiz(zes)
Through the Moodle unit website, you will undertake a Two (2) quizzes consisting of twenty (20) questions each to test your understanding and knowledge of historical issues that have been raised in the unit. The questions are based on the lectures, Study Guide, and Textbook so make sure you take good notes. They are comprised of true/false, one or two word responses (e.g. a name or term), and multi-choice with four options. The quizzes must be completed within one (1) hour and on the first attempt. See the Assessment Block in Moodle for further details.
2
Other
Week 11 Friday (24 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Quiz 1 opens 1 April at 9am and closes 5 April at 11:45p. Quiz 2 opens 20 May at 9am and closes 24 May at 11:45pm. Both are completed through Moodle.
Week 11 Friday (24 May 2024)
Results of the quizzes should be available immediately.
No Assessment Criteria
- Develop a broad knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century
2 Group Discussion
Between Weeks 2 and 9, there will be stimulus material and a prompting question placed in the “General Discussion” forum on moodle. Students are expected to engage thoughtfully with this material and respectfully with each other. Students are encouraged to post a comment every week but for this assessment students must post at least four (4) comments in the discussion forum (two must be from weeks 2-5 and the other two from weeks 6-9). In addition, students are expected to read and engage with their fellow students and must post at least four (4) replies to comments from other students. The comments need to be at least a few sentences long but should not exceed two paragraphs. The comments should indicate that the student has listened to the lecture and thought carefully about the question. The four replies should indicate that they engaged with the forum in a respectful manner. Students are required to submit one self assessment and will be assigned a fellow student to complete a peer assessment on using the marking rubric. In order to receive a grade for this assignment, you MUST return your peer-assessment mark within one week of submission (unless an extension is granted). Your final grade for this assessment will be the average of your mark and the mark your peer assessor assigns you. You may appeal the mark given by your peer assessor if you believe it does not match the marking rubric. The Unit Co-ordinator will adjudicate and adjust the final mark if appropriate.
Week 9 Friday (10 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Submit your comments using the template provided via Moodle.
Week 11 Friday (24 May 2024)
Your mark will be available as soon as your peer-assessor submits their form. If there is a lengthy delay, the unit-coordinator will intervene.
Please refer to the marking rubric on Moodle for full details. To achieve high marks in this assessment a student must:
1 Post at least four outstanding comments of an appropriate length which are sophisticated and logical with clear evidence that the student has listened to and understood the lecture and have skillfully and thoughtfully responded to the stimulus question.
2. Post at least four reply comments which are knowledgeable, well-written and highly respectful of other users on the forum.
3. Submitted their comments and replies via Moodle AND peer-assess one student.
- Foster unprejudiced knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century and acceptance of the informed opinions of others
- Identify some of the key problems in the history of international relations in the 20th Century and their elucidation by evidence-based research
3 Essay
Select ONE (1) of the essay questions on Moodle and answer it in an essay of 2000 words (10% variation is acceptable).
References and bibliography must be included in the Turabian referencing style. Before commencing this task you should refer to the essay-writing and referencing guides provided on the Moodle website.
Thorough research requires that you look beyond your set textbook, Best et al. CQUni Library holds a range of 20th Century history books and there are additional resources in the Digital Readings (DRs) on Moodle. You should also search the CQUni Library databases for relevant scholarly articles on the topic of your choice. Only use articles from peer-reviewed journals or other reputable academic sources, and be sure to provide accurate citations (footnotes). In addition to the textbook, you are expected to consult a minimum of six (6) tertiary-standard academic books and/or journal articles in the preparation of the research essay
Before submission, ensure that your research essay meets the assessment criteria listed below.
Week 12 Friday (31 May 2024) 11:45 pm AEST
Submit through the Turnitin link on Moodle.
Exam Week Friday (14 June 2024)
Essays will be marked and returned within two weeks of receipt by the Unit Coordinator.
Assessment Criteria
The essays are marked on three principle criteria that can be summarised as CREW. This stands for: Content, Research, and Essay Writing.
Content:
• presentation of accurate, relevant and unbiased historical evidence
• evidence that the relevant(s) lecture has been listened to
Research (and referencing):
• evidence drawn primarily from scholarly texts
• acknowledgement of all sources of ideas/evidence (footnote) and any quotations
(footnote and quote marks)
• correct use of the Turabian referencing style
Essay Writing:
• meeting the required number of words, the bulk of which should be own wording
• logical structure/organisation of ideas
• clear, concise and correct written English
• presentation in formal essay style and layout
- Develop a broad knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century
- Foster unprejudiced knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century and acceptance of the informed opinions of others
- Identify some of the key problems in the history of international relations in the 20th Century and their elucidation by evidence-based research
- Develop historical skills including the ability to locate and analyse historical evidence and the ability to critique historical interpretations and their applications to contemporary global issues
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
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