Key facts
UNE unit code: HIST363
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- Not offered in 2025
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
In this unit you will explore a variety of key themes including the origins of the war, the global nature of the conflict, the social impact of the conflict (particularly regarding women) and the war's impact on media and methods of state control as well as the effect of the conflict on emerging nationalisms (such as in Canada, Australia and New Zealand).
Additionally, you will explore the emergence of the United States as a global power, the emergence of international institutions, the impact of industrialisation and modern military technologies as well as the economic and political consequences of the war (including the Russian Revolution) and the remembrance and representation of the conflict through memorialisation, literature, film and other media since 1918.
As such, you will gain detailed insights into the military and political course of the First World War and its cultural, social and economic impacts.
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- understand and display detailed knowledge of the military and political course of the First World War and its cultural, social and economic impacts;
- understand and display knowledge of the various historiographical debates over the origins, course and impact of the war on a global scale;
- understand, evaluate and interpret a variety of documentary historical sources;
- write and present well-constructed, properly-referenced history essays;
- communicate effectively an understanding of various issues and topics related to the history of the First World War; and
- display research skills appropriate to studying history at an advanced level.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 10% | All offerings | Quiz, Selected Response Questions No. Words: 500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Essay Plan No. Words: 1500 |
Assessment 3 | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
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