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On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
Critically analyse the significance of key historical events and forces that have shaped our contemporary world.
Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity and interrelationship of influences upon international relationships.
Explain how history is understood and presented from a variety of perspectives citing relevant theorists.
Exercise discernment in drawing upon appropriate primary and secondary sources for research and in support of viewpoints.
This overview unit will provide students with the historical framework and conceptual tools to more fully understand the world they live in. It will explore key political, economic and social developments since 1945: the nature and consequences of the Cold War, the end of colonialism, the end of the Cold War, changing international power relationships in the last 20 years, and the emergence of the new economic Asian super powers.
Teaching strategies include some or all of the following: lectures, tutorials and workshops all of which include the use of digital technologies; online interactions e.g. forums, message boards; web-based research; group work; class discussions; excursions; guest presenters.
The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.
This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.