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School of History · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course charts the history of Europe from the French Revolution until the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. As a survey course, it explores the history of modern Europe through the study of key episodes, trends, and ideas. It examines revolutions, such as the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution; events such as the Congress of Vienna and the Dreyfus Affair; ideologies such as liberalism, socialism and nationalism; and wider processes of social and cultural change. Key themes include the shifting boundaries of European culture and identity; the development of states, nations, and empires; and the role of religion, war, race, class, and gender in the development of modern Europe.
Primary source identification and analysis (500 words )
Learning outcomes 4, 5
Research Essay (2000 words )
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final examination (or take-home alternative)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Course participation and contribution
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorial and tutorial-like activities; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Any textbook chosen to assist students with the course will be listed on Wattle prior to commencement of teaching. Preliminary Reading A selection of additional readings, including primary sources, journal articles, and book excerpts will be listed in Wattle for each week's class.