Overview
This is a history of international relations in what has been called the age of extremes. It is the story of declining European influence as two world wars cause colonial structures to crumble, the independent states of Asia and Africa to emerge, and the world to be dominated by two super powers, the USA and the USSR. The scientific and industrial revolutions of earlier centuries accelerate dramatically, causing global transformations that give rise to conflicting ideologies: communism, fascism, Zionism, pan-Arabism and political Islam. It is a unit 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).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2018
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.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Unit evaluations, and supported by individual student emails throughout the term.
In the 2017 student evaluation, this unit scored a satisfaction rate of 4.4 out of 5. Most students who responded to the evaluation strongly agreed or agreed that the unit had met their expectations.
The current format, presentation and suppport offered should be continued, with reading and other materials updated where necessary.
- develop a broad knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century.
- foster an unprejudiced understanding of the history of international relations in the 20th Century and an acceptance of the informed opinions of others.
- understand the key problems in the history of international relations in the 20th Century and their elucidation by evidence-based research.
- Develop the following skills: i. The ability to explain the significance of historical events and processes relevant to period. ii. The ability to critique historical interpretations and their applications to contemporary global issues iii. The ability to understand and use the principle that ethical action and social responsibility are inherent in the study of history and its interpretations iv. The ability to locate, retrieve organise, analyse and synthesise historical evidence. v. The ability to develop and communicate cogent historical argument and knowledge in written and oral forms, employing the required referencing methods where necessary vi. The ability to be self directed and self disciplined, and to show initiative
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10% | ||||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10% | ||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||
| 4 - Examination - 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 | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Online Quiz(zes) - 10% | ||||||||||
| 3 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
| 4 - Examination - 40% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
International History of the Twentieth Century and Beyond
3rd Revised edition (2015)
Authors: Best, A, Hanhimaki, JM, Maiolo, JA, Schulze, KE
Taylor & Francis Ltd (Routledge)
London London , United Kingdom
ISBN: 9780415656429
Binding: Paperback
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.
s.mullins@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Unit
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
1. Great Power Rivalry, 1900-1917 / 2. Search for European Stability, 1917-1929
Chapter
Best et al. 1 and 2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
3. Japan, China and the Pacific War, 1914-1941 / 4. European Colonial Empires, 1900-1945
Chapter
3 and 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
5. Origins of Arab-Israeli Conflict, 1900-1948 / 6. USA and the Americas, 1900-1945
Chapter
5 and 6
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
7. Path to European War, 1930-1939 / 8. Second World War, 1940-1945
Chapter
7 and 8
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
9. First Cold War in Europe, 1945-1961 / 10. Nationalism, Revolution and the Cold War in Asia, 1945-1953
Chapter
9 and 10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
11. Cold War to Détente, 1962-1979 / 12. Vietnam Wars, 1945-1979
Chapter
11 and 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
13. Rise of Third World, 1945-2000 / 14. Developmental States, 1945-2000
Chapter
13 and 14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
15. People's Republic of China, 1949-2000 / 16. USA and Latin America, 1945-2000
Chapter
15 and 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
17. Africa: End of Empire, 1945-2000 / 18. Arab Israeli Conflict, 1949-2000
Chapter
17 and 18
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
19. Rise of Political Islam, 1928-2000 / 20. A New Europe?
Chapter
19, 20 and 21.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Conclusions
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Examination will be scheduled later, for either this week or next week.
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Online Quiz(zes)
Through the Moodle course website, you will undertake a quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to test your understanding and knowledge of historical issues that have been raised in the course so far. The questions are comprised of true/false, one or two word responses (e.g. a name or term), and multi-choice with four options. The quiz must be completed within one (1) hour and on the first attempt. See the Assessment Block in Moodle for further details.
1
Other
Quiz opens Monday of Week 6 at 8.00 AM and closes Friday of Week 6 at 11.00 PM.
Results will be available online on completion of the quiz.
Selection/provision of the correct response.
- develop a broad knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century.
- Develop the following skills: i. The ability to explain the significance of historical events and processes relevant to period. ii. The ability to critique historical interpretations and their applications to contemporary global issues iii. The ability to understand and use the principle that ethical action and social responsibility are inherent in the study of history and its interpretations iv. The ability to locate, retrieve organise, analyse and synthesise historical evidence. v. The ability to develop and communicate cogent historical argument and knowledge in written and oral forms, employing the required referencing methods where necessary vi. The ability to be self directed and self disciplined, and to show initiative
- Problem Solving
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
2 Online Quiz(zes)
Through Moodle you will undertake a second quiz consisting of twenty (20) questions to test your understanding and knowledge of historical issues that have been raised in the course since week six. The quiz is comprised of true/false, one or two word responses, and multi-choice with four options. The quiz must be completed within one (1) hour and on the first attempt.
1
Other
Quiz opens Monday of Week 10 at 8.00 AM and closes Friday of Week 10 at 11.00 PM.
Results will be available online on completion of the quiz.
Selection/provision of the correct response.
- develop a broad knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century.
- Develop the following skills: i. The ability to explain the significance of historical events and processes relevant to period. ii. The ability to critique historical interpretations and their applications to contemporary global issues iii. The ability to understand and use the principle that ethical action and social responsibility are inherent in the study of history and its interpretations iv. The ability to locate, retrieve organise, analyse and synthesise historical evidence. v. The ability to develop and communicate cogent historical argument and knowledge in written and oral forms, employing the required referencing methods where necessary vi. The ability to be self directed and self disciplined, and to show initiative
- Problem Solving
- Information Technology Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Written Assessment
Select ONE (1) of twenty (20) proposed questions and answer it in an essay of about 2,000 words. Essay question choices are available on the HIST19038 Moodle website in the Assessment Block.
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 HIST19038 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 Course Resources Online (CRO). 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 (1 June 2018) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Friday (15 June 2018)
Essays will be marked and returned within two weeks of receipt by Course Coordinator.
Assessment criteria [articulated with learning outcomes]
Historical content:
• presentation of accurate, relevant and unbiased historical evidence [LO 1, 2, 3, 4 (i-vi)]
Research and referencing skills:
• evidence drawn from the textbook and other unit materials [LO 2, 4 (i, ii, iii, iv, vi)]
• evidence drawn from your own research, using a minimum of six authoratitive (tertiary-standard academic) sources [LO 2, 4 (i, ii, iii, iv, vi)]
• acknowledgement of all sources of ideas/evidence (footnote) and any quotations (footnote and quote marks) [LO 3, 4(iii,
vi)]
• correct use of the Turabian referencing style [LO 3, 4(iii, iv)]
Communication skills:
• meeting the required number of words, the bulk of which should be your own wording [LO 4 (i, iv, v, vi)]
• logical structure/organisation of ideas [LO 4 (i, iv, v, vi)]
• clear, concise and correct written English [LO 4 (v, vi)]
• presentation in formal essay style and layout [LO 4 (iv, v, vi)]
- develop a broad knowledge of the history of international relations in the 20th Century.
- foster an unprejudiced understanding of the history of international relations in the 20th Century and an acceptance of the informed opinions of others.
- understand the key problems in the history of international relations in the 20th Century and their elucidation by evidence-based research.
- Develop the following skills: i. The ability to explain the significance of historical events and processes relevant to period. ii. The ability to critique historical interpretations and their applications to contemporary global issues iii. The ability to understand and use the principle that ethical action and social responsibility are inherent in the study of history and its interpretations iv. The ability to locate, retrieve organise, analyse and synthesise historical evidence. v. The ability to develop and communicate cogent historical argument and knowledge in written and oral forms, employing the required referencing methods where necessary vi. The ability to be self directed and self disciplined, and to show initiative
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
Examination
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.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
