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Overview

A critical exploration of the making of the modern world from the mid-eighteenth century through to September 11, 2001 and its aftermath.

An examination of the ways in which imperial systems and agents of globalisation have created new forms of cross-cultural encounters, engagements and conflicts. Demonstrates the ways in which these relationships have underpinned the making of modern economies, societies and political movements.

About this paper

Paper title Empires and Globalisations
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,103.10
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
One 100-level HIST paper or 54 points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
May not be credited together with HIST230 passed in 2003.
Contact

Professor Tony Ballantyne - tony.ballantyne@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator and Lecturer: 

Professor Tony Ballantyne

Textbooks
Course materials are made available electronically.
Course outline

Available via Blackboard.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of debates about the origins and consequences of globalisation
  • Gain an understanding of the operation of empires as global systems
  • Develop the ability to recognise and evaluate a range of disciplinary and intellectual perspectives on cross-cultural contacts and cultural change

Overview

A critical exploration of the making of the modern world from the mid-eighteenth century through to September 11, 2001 and its aftermath.

An examination of the ways in which imperial systems and agents of globalisation have created new forms of cross-cultural encounters, engagements and conflicts. Demonstrates the ways in which these relationships have underpinned the making of modern economies, societies and political movements.

About this paper

Paper title Empires and Globalisations
Subject History
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Not offered in 2027 (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.
Prerequisite
One 100-level HIST paper or 54 points
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Notes
May not be credited together with HIST230 passed in 2003.
Contact

Professor Tony Ballantyne: tony.ballantyne@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Co-ordinator and Lecturer: Professor Tony Ballantyne

Textbooks
Course materials are made available electronically.
Course outline

Available via Aoroa.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will:

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of debates about the origins and consequences of globalisation
  • Gain an understanding of the operation of empires as global systems
  • Develop the ability to recognise and evaluate a range of disciplinary and intellectual perspectives on cross-cultural contacts and cultural change
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