HIS 4001 War and Society

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SYNOPSIS:

The experience of war is one which generates conflict between the societies or states engaged in warfare. It also generates conflict and response within those societies engaged in conflict. This seminar will discuss ways in which the state, interstate groups and domesteic social groups have responded to the impact of war, with a primary focus on the experience of Australia at war. It will consider the themes of nationalism, interstate relations, social class, gender, race, anti war protest, religion and ethnicity.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. recognise, define, and use the essential terminology of war and society studies;
2. discuss, briefly, the ways in which the state and other actors have responded to warfare;
3. describe the historical evolution of Australian responses to warfare, and the place this has played in the construction of Australian society;
4. assess the application of the study of war and society to selected case studies; and
5. demonstrate competency in analysis and writing skills in the History and International Relations disciplines.

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TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Book of Readings

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Students can also consult recent editions of the following journals: Australian Defence Force Journal, Australian Historical Studies, Australian Journal of International Affairs, Australian Journal of Politics and History, Contemporary Southeast Asia, Current History, Defence Reporter, Foreign Affairs, International Affairs, International Security, Journal of Commonwealth and Comparative Politics, Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History, The Pacific Review, War in History, War in Society

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

NOTES:

1.

Seminar presentation times will be allocated in the first week of the semester in class.

2.

Essays are due one week after scheduled class discussion of the relevant topic.

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See note 1

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See note 2

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must: (i) submit all of the summative assessment items, including the Seminar Presentations; and (ii) achieve at least 50% of the available weighted marks for the summative assessment items.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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