ATS2213 Imagining Europe
Faculty of Arts
ATS2213 Imagining Europe is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Prato. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Prato
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2213
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2213
No unit lists ATS2213 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must have completed 12 credit points of first or second year Arts units.
Overview
The idea of Europe is not confined to its geographical boundaries, but is a fluid concept that has changed throughout the centuries. Through an exploration of written and visual texts, this unit investigates how the image of Europe has evolved in a constant tension between inclusion and exclusion.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Trimester 2 | Prato | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Analytical ExerciseExercise30%
- EssayWritten50%
- Presentation20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss the different theoretical approaches to the conceptualisation of Europe; and the dynamics between 'European' and 'national' responses to historical challenges and crises
- 2
Explain the evolution of European identity over time through the analysis of philosophical, literary, and visual texts
- 3
Undertake a research-based analysis of important aspects of European identity, utilising primary and secondary-source materials from different perspectives and contexts
- 4
collaborate on a project and present work orally
- 5
additional learning outcome for language students: apply specialist language in relation to cultural studies in the target language.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2213 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Barbara Pezzotti
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Barbara Pezzotti
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2213?
ATS2213 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2213 offered?
In 2026, ATS2213 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Prato.
How much work is ATS2213?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2213 have an exam?
No. ATS2213 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2213?
ATS2213 is part of European languages.