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School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
In the 13th century, Mongol armies created one of the largest empires in world history, stretching at its height from the Sea of Japan to the Mediterranean, from the South China Sea to the Baltic. Although short-lived, this empire had a profound influence on world history, creating unprecedented cultural and economic links between East and West and transforming political structures in China, the Middle East and Europe. This course examines the Mongol empire, its rapid rise and sudden decline, comparatively in the global context of empire-building and the management of complex imperial structures. It assesses the long-term impacts of the Mongol eruption on politics, religion and popular culture.
Book report presentation (Peer review)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Examination (1 hour) (students to answer 4 of 10 short-answer questions)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Essay (3000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The total workload for the course is 130 hours including independent study. Other Information This is a co-taught course. Any cap on enrolments in one course applies to both courses combined.
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