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Overview

In August 1914, tens of millions of men were mobilised as European nations declared war on one another. As most of these nations were imperial powers, their colonies were also drawn into the conflict. How could Senegalese, Australians, Malians and South Africans could find themselves fighting Germans or Ottomans they … For more content click the Read More button below.

Aims

Upon completion of of this topic, students will have acquired knowledge, skills, attitudes and values in line with Flinders' graduate attributes. Students will be able to correctly sequence events pertaining to the First World War, recognise key agents and describe the salient features of those societies which were involve in the conflict. They will also recognise some of the competing claims of interested sections of the community and the profession as they appear in interpretations of this global conflict. They will also comprehend changes in the method and models of interpretation employed within the profession and relate to the historiography of the First World War. Students will be able to identify and assess sources of historical information pertaining to the First World War; construct a sustained, coherent and reasoned argument based on source material; and synthesise differing viewpoints and account for inconsistencies between various accounts. They will be able to communicate their research findings and historical argument in written and oral forms; complete an individual historical research project; participate actively in a group research project, apply methodologies and models for research and reporting to new and unfamiliar fields and apply research and reporting skills as relevant throughout their professional lives. Finally, student will be able to maintain the normative ethical standards governing the discipline of history with reference to the relevant codes of academic integrity and the need for inclusive and culturally sensitive research and reporting practices and recognise the need for and embrace the opportunities to update the knowledge and skills accumulated whilst studying.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Critically reflect upon the nature of military and cultural history and how it has been practised in relation to the First World War
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Appreciate the complexities, characteristics and legacies of the conflict
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Develop their communication skills through oral presentations, discussion and reasoned argument
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Locate, collect, interpret and synthesise a range of historical sources to develop a coherent argument

Requisites information

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Assumed knowledge

Familiarity with the kind of knowledge, conceptual understanding and skills that would be acquired by the completion of at least 9 units of second year level undergraduate topics from History major.