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<p>This intermediate level course explores the themes of imperialism, resistance and revolution in world history. We will examine what is meant by the terms, empire, imperialism and revolution and will explore how legitimately we can applies these terms in interpreting the past across diverse cultures, political systems and contexts. We will explore differing models of imperialism and patterns of resistance to imperial control across case studies from the ancient world to the colonial era and their legacies today. The issues which lead to revolution and rebellion, and the features which contribute to their relative success or failure and aftermath, will be explored through these case studies and historical contexts.</p>
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<p>•The development of the concept of the first Empires and Imperialism in the ancient world. Case studies may include Assyria, Persia, Macedonia and Rome<br>
•Examples of revolution, rebellion and subaltern perspectives of imperialism in the ancient world. Some case studies may include the Persian Revolt, the Iceni revolt, Zealots etc.<br>
•Critiquing the appropriation and reconstruction of the Roman and Macedonian Empires by later colonial empires in Western Europe<br>
•Peasant revolts and heretical religious movements in medieval Europe as antecedents of contemporary revolutionary/reformist political and social movements<br>
•Examples of Imperialism, Empire and rebellion in Asia. Case studies may include the Ottoman Empire, the Qing Dynasty and the Mongolian Empire<br>
•The rise of contemporary colonialism in the Americas and the impact and response of the indigenous peoples of the Americas<br>
•The rise of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade and its role in colonial empire building as well as examples of resistance and rebellion to slavery, such as the Haitian Revolution<br>
•Australian indigenous perspectives of colonization and resistance to imperialism<br>
•The importance of intellectual and cultural constructions of the other in legitimating imperialism and colonialism. Topics may include subjects such as orientalism, Marxism, liberalism etc.<br>
•The economic and political impact of the Industrial and French revolutions on colonialism and Empire<br>
•New Imperialism and the importance of the Industrial revolution in the formation of the British Empire.</p>
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<p>This intermediate level course explores the themes of imperialism, resistance and revolution in world history. We will examine what is meant by the terms, empire, imperialism and revolution and will explore how legitimately we can applies these terms in interpreting the past across diverse cultures, political systems and contexts. We will explore differing models of imperialism and patterns of resistance to imperial control across case studies from the ancient world to the colonial era and their legacies today. The issues which lead to revolution and rebellion, and the features which contribute to their relative success or failure and aftermath, will be explored through these case studies and historical contexts.</p>
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<p>•The development of the concept of the first Empires and Imperialism in the ancient world. Case studies may include Assyria, Persia, Macedonia and Rome<br> •Examples of revolution, rebellion and subaltern perspectives of imperialism in the ancient world. Some case studies may include the Persian Revolt, the Iceni revolt, Zealots etc.<br> •Critiquing the appropriation and reconstruction of the Roman and Macedonian Empires by later colonial empires in Western Europe<br> •Peasant revolts and heretical religious movements in medieval Europe as antecedents of contemporary revolutionary/reformist political and social movements<br> •Examples of Imperialism, Empire and rebellion in Asia. Case studies may include the Ottoman Empire, the Qing Dynasty and the Mongolian Empire<br> •The rise of contemporary colonialism in the Americas and the impact and response of the indigenous peoples of the Americas<br> •The rise of the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade and its role in colonial empire building as well as examples of resistance and rebellion to slavery, such as the Haitian Revolution<br> •Australian indigenous perspectives of colonization and resistance to imperialism<br> •The importance of intellectual and cultural constructions of the other in legitimating imperialism and colonialism. Topics may include subjects such as orientalism, Marxism, liberalism etc.<br> •The economic and political impact of the Industrial and French revolutions on colonialism and Empire<br> •New Imperialism and the importance of the Industrial revolution in the formation of the British Empire.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090305 - History
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahis2003">View unit fees</a>
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Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of HISOC1005/ HISOC1312/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAHIS1001" target="_blank">BAHIS1001</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAKIP1001" target="_blank">BAKIP1001</a>/BAXDC1002/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=INDSL1001" target="_blank">INDSL1001</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAHIS3003" target="_blank">BAHIS3003</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explore theoretical approaches to imperialism, empire, resistance and revolution across diverse cultural contexts.</p>
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<p>Consider the historical, social, cultural, and political processes involved in driving revolution and resistance across diverse cultures and historical epochs.</p>
K3
<p>Identify key theoretical perspectives of empire, imperialism, resistance and revolution.</p>
S1
<p>Critically read and analyse key examples of secondary sources.</p>
S2
<p>Compare social, political and economic circumstances surrounding the development of imperialism and revolution in historical context.</p>
S3
<p>Critical analysis of some of the key models of social, cultural and political causes of social unrest and revolution in applied historical investigation from diverse theoretical perspectives.</p>
A1
<p>Present critical a case study of resistance and revolution in response to imperialism.</p>
A2
<p>Compare and contrast theoretical perspectives on imperialism and revolution in relation to a selected historical case study.</p>
A3
<p>Develop oral and communication skills in presenting research findings and debating issues in historical research.</p>
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<p>Proposed research topic, annotated bibliography of 5 peer reviewed sources and essay plan. Identify theoretical themes as applied to a historical case study</p>
<p>Annotated bibliography and essay plan</p>
<p>20-35%</p>
K1, K3, S1, A1, A2
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<p>Analysis of key theoretical perspectives underpinning theories of colonialism, rebellion and revolution as applied to a historical case study</p>
<p>Major essay</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Oral or audio visual presentation on proposed research topic</p>
<p>Oral or audio-visual presentation, 10 minutes (online or in tutorials)</p>
<p>20-35%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
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<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090305 - History
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahis2003">View unit fees</a>
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