HS637 Radicals, Reformers and Revolutionaries
Unit Description
Pre-requisites
HS501 Early Twentieth Century History: From Chronicling to Understanding OR
HS570 The World We Live In: World History Since 1945
Co-requisites
None.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
Identify and explain the sources of inspiration vital in the struggles for human rights.
Analyse the forces resistant to the struggle for liberty and equality and explain the reasons for their persistence.
Apply relevant primary and secondary material in the analysis of significant social movements and the role of key individuals within those movements.
Present well-reasoned argument and analysis, both written and oral.
Unit Description
Students will examine the ideological foundations and historical impact of social movements and key individuals in the struggle for human rights and human well-being.
Topics
- the British anti-slavery movement, 1787-1833
- the civil rights movement in the U.S.A.
- the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, 1950-1994
- first-wave feminism and the movement for women’s suffrage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Teaching Strategies
Teaching strategies include some or all of the following: lectures, tutorials and workshops all of which include the use of digital technologies; online interactions eg forums, message boards; web-based research; group work; class discussions; excursions; and guest presenters.
Unit offerings
Face to face: Semester 1, 2025 and Semester 1, 2026 (Every Year, Semester 1)Please note
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.