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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 valuable 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 ) $1,103.10
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:

Associate Professor Frances Steel

Professor Angela McCarthy

Professor Mark Seymour

Textbooks

Course materials will be made available electronically.

Course outline

Available via Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
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

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 valuable 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 Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Associate Professor Frances Steel: frances.steel@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Frances Steel

Lecturers:
Professor Angela McCarthy
Professor Mark Seymour
Associate Professor Frances Steel

Textbooks

Course materials will be made available electronically.

Course outline

Available via Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
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
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