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