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    Overview

    An examination of the ways in which revolutions have transformed the world.

    Revolutionary movements have shaped the world we live in. This paper explores these movements, providing students with an understanding of what drives popular uprisings and how revolutionary change has shaped the modern world. This understanding will be developed through case studies of particular revolutions, such as the French, Haitian, American and Irish Revolutions.

    The paper is essential for students majoring in History, and complements studies in a wide range of subjects, including law, politics, psychology, anthropology, and sociology.

    About this paper

    Paper title Revolutions
    Subject History
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,040.70
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Schedule C
    Arts and Music
    Contact

    Professor Mark Seymour - mark.seymour@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator: Professor Mark Seymour

    Lecturers:

    Professor Angela McCarthy

    Associate Professor Frances Steel

    Professor Mark Seymour

    Textbooks

    There is no textbook for this course.

    Course outline

    Available via Blackboard.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

    • Demonstrate knowledge of political, economic and social aspects of revolutions, and the decisive role these have played in shaping the modern world
    • Demonstrate an understanding of different theories and interpretations of revolution, and of the relationship between revolution and modernity
    • Display communication skills both in written form and verbally, through essay writing and the engagement with ideas and issues within the classroom and beyond
    • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research skills through locating, evaluating and effectively using ideas and information

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Tuesday 12:00-12:50 29-35, 37-42
    Wednesday 11:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Wednesday 12:00-12:50 31, 33, 35, 39, 41
    A2 Thursday 11:00-11:50 31, 33, 35, 39, 41
    A3 Thursday 12:00-12:50 31, 33, 35, 39, 41
    A4 Thursday 10:00-10:50 31, 33, 35, 39, 41
    A5 Wednesday 13:00-13:50 31, 33, 35, 39, 41
    A6 Thursday 09:00-09:50 31, 33, 35, 39, 41
    A7 Wednesday 14:00-14:50 31, 33, 35, 39, 41
    A8 Thursday 13:00-13:50 31, 33, 35, 39, 41
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