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An exploration of the twentieth century's wars and revolutions, booms and busts, dictators and democratic forces, providing a secure historical basis for understanding today's complex globalised world.
The twentieth century created a new world. This paper is essential for students who major in History, and it also complements studies in a wide range of subjects, including law, politics, psychology, anthropology, English, geography and marketing.
| Paper title | The Global Twentieth Century |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HIST102 |
| Subject | History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $913.95 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,073.40 |
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Coordinator: Associate Professor Mark Seymour
Lecturers: Dr Miranda Johnson
Associate Professor Mark Seymour- Textbooks
Recommended:
Pamela Kyle Crossley, Lynn Hollen Lees, and John W. Servos, Global Society: The World Since 1900 (3rd edition, 2012).
In addition, course materials will be made available electronically.- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Critical thinking, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will
- Be equipped with a clear sense of the general shape of world history in the 20th century and the interrelationship of events, ideologies and personalities
- Have a sound grasp of the concepts, terms and methodolgies historians use
