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, Russian and Chinese 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.
| Paper title | Revolutions |
|---|---|
| Paper code | HIST123 |
| Subject | History |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
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- Contact
Associate Professor Alex Trapeznik - alex.trapeznik@otago.ac.nz
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- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Associate Professor Alex Trapeznik
Lecturers: Professor Angela McCarthy, Professor Takashi Shogimen, Professor Angela Wanhalla
and Associate Professor Alex Trapeznik- 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.
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
