HIS2005 The Emergence of Modern Europe (FOART)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (History) Band 1

Pre-requisite: HIS1001 or HIS1003

Synopsis

This course introduces students to modern European history by examining some of the forces and trends that influenced the development of Europe between the Black Death (1348) to the turn of the twentieth century (1900). The course is anchored by the theme of the 'idea' of Europe and allows students to focus on this theme by examining significant turning points and some of the colourful players in this historic age. In particular, the course allows students to engage with critical issues to do with Europe's hegemonic transformations and responses to the many ideas emerging over the period with emphasis on primary source material. Content and assessment items in this course lead to an appreciation not only of the conflict from attempts to 'unify' Europe and the relevance of the rise of nation states, but also the nascent concerns and potential power of those termed 'the masses'.