Overview
Between 1453 and 1789, the Early Modern World was engulfed in a series a dramatic changes. From the rise and the falls of kingdoms, dynasties and empires, to the devastating effects of diseases and wars, the world seemed to move at a faster pace. This topic surveys radical changes and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Aims
This topic aims to:
- Acquire a strong knowledge of Cultures and societies in a number of temporal and geographical contexts in the Early Modern World
- Perspectives on historical events and agents and how these perspectives contribute to historical discourse within the profession and more broadly
- Acquire the ability to undertake historical research and reporting on the Early Modern World
- Effectively communicate a nuanced understanding of some of the main historical events and concepts from 1453 to 1789
- Work independently and collaboratively
- Maintaining the normative ethical standard of the discipline of history in the graduate's research and reporting practices
- Develop an understanding of the necessity of life-long learning and constant renewal of knowledge and skills in light of advances in the graduate's chosen field
Assumed knowledge
Familiarity with the kind of knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills that would be acquired by the completion of at least 4.5 units of first year level undergraduate topics from the History major.