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 131-114 The World Since World War Two: From the Free World To the Liberated World, 1942-1973

Note

It is recommended that this subject be taken in conjunction with 131-115 The World Since World War Two: From the Cold War to Trade Wars.

Credit Points

12.5 1st year

Coordinator

Dr A Finnane, Professor S Macintyre

Semester

1

Contact

Two lectures and a one-hour tutorial (three hours per week)

Subject Description

A study of world history since the Second World War, from the fall of Singapore to the onset of the OPEC crisis, showing the different meanings of freedom and their expression in domestic and international affairs. As a result of this subject, students will have an understanding of post-war world history. They will have a particular understanding of the post-war history of the Asia-Pacific region, and Australia's place within it, as well as of the major emancipatory programmes of the modern era. They will have learned how a historical perspective illuminates large-scale recent change.

Assessment

Assessment will consist of one research essay of 2500 words (50%), one reflective essay of 1500 words (40%), tutorial assessment (10%).



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