AMU1325 Introduction to world politics and history
Faculty of Arts
AMU1325 Introduction to world politics and history is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before AMU1325
Prohibitions
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After AMU1325
No unit lists AMU1325 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Overview
This unit emphasises the study of major political events and historical developments of the twentieth century as one route to understanding current world issues. Through lectures, class discussion and written work, students will explore how rivalry and conflict between states and peoples in the twentieth century have been closely intertwined with the rise of ideologies such as imperialism, nationalism, communism, liberal democracy and religious ideas. A close reading of particular events as they unfolded in selected parts of the world demonstrate also how external developments and local factors interact to shape local as well as international dynamics, with implications also for current world affairs.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Analytical exerciseAssignment35%
- Presentation40%
- ReflectionAssignment25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss and analyse key events, conflicts, political movements, ideologies and figures of Twentieth Century history;
- 2
Contextualise key aspects of Twentieth Century history to local and personal perspectives and experiences;
- 3
Reflect on the significance of Twentieth Century history to the contemporary world;
- 4
Utilise critical reading and research skills to source and interpret primary and secondary historical sources.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
AMU1325 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Marek Rutkowski
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Marek Rutkowski
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for AMU1325?
AMU1325 has no prerequisites.
When is AMU1325 offered?
In 2023, AMU1325 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is AMU1325?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does AMU1325 have an exam?
No. AMU1325 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include AMU1325?
AMU1325 is part of Global studies.