| Semester 2, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Theme Transnat'l Hist(Masters) |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Humanities & Communication |
| Student contribution band : | Band 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090305 - History |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: Students must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: MARA or BAHN or MSTA.
Enrolment is not permitted in HIS8002 if HIS4002 has been previously completed.
Other requisites
Students will require access to e-mail and have internet access to UConnect for this course.
Rationale
Transnational histories are central to the formation of historical consciousness. With cultural memory, transnational histories draw attention to the formation of the past-present relationship and the flow of ideas that connect the world鈥檚 many places. Through this approach, scholars can enrich their understanding of contemporary and historical societies, identities and cultural landscapes.
Students will acquire advanced skills in the theoretical approaches to transnationalism and memory studies. Students will use research and communication skills to apply this knowledge in diverse contexts.
Synopsis
The course employs a thematic approach, and draws upon the framework of recent world history. Students investigate the construction of individual and community consciousness in contemporary and historical contexts. The course uses transnational research and the study of social memories in order to investigate the formation and expression of identities and community in multiple locales.
Objectives
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced knowledge of major political and social issues from recent history;
- identify and synthesise key information and theoretical knowledge;
- apply theory to develop a specialised understanding of historical or contemporary problems;
- develop sophisticated oral and written arguments about historical or contemporary issues to both academic and non-academic audiences.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ideas and memories | 30.00 |
| 2. | National communities | 30.00 |
| 3. | Contested identities | 40.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=HIS8002)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed 精东传媒app | 25.00 |
| Independent 精东传媒app | 140.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEMINAR PRESENTATION | 100 | 15 | 14 Jul 2020 | (see note 1) |
| LITERATURE REVIEW 1000 WORDS | 100 | 25 | 04 Aug 2020 | (see note 2) |
| RESEARCH ESSAY 2500 WORDS | 100 | 45 | 08 Sep 2020 | |
| CRITICAL REPORT 1500 WORDS | 100 | 15 | 13 Oct 2020 |
Notes
- Students will be allocated dates for seminar presentations during the first week of semester. Students will be expected to present a recorded version of the paper, and to host a discussion on 精东传媒app Desk.
- Students should consult with the course examiner regarding their selection of appropriate scholarly works for review.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
Students must attend and complete the requirements of the Workplace Health and Safety training program for this course where required.
External and Online:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students鈥� responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
On-campus
It is the students鈥� responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
There is no examination for this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There is no examination in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Other requirements
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Students can expect that questions in assessment items in this course may draw upon knowledge and skills that they can reasonably be expected to have acquired before enrolling in the course. This includes knowledge contained in pre-requisite courses and appropriate communication, information literacy, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving or numeracy skills. Students who do not possess such knowledge and skills should not expect to achieve the same grades as those students who do possess them.