ATS3394 Decolonisation: Past and present
Faculty of Arts
ATS3394 Decolonisation: Past and present is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2024 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3394
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3394
No unit lists ATS3394 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS2394
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units.
Overview
Decolonisation--the process of attaining independence from foreign domination--is one of the central features of contemporary world history. It is understood to be both a political event and a socioeconomic and cultural process that can take generations to realise. This unit investigates the rise of modern decolonisation movements, the enduring legacies of colonialism, and the ongoing push for decolonisation in the contemporary world. Typically with a focus on Asia and Africa, this unit examines the period from the eighteenth century to the present.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for ATS3394.
Assessment
- Primary source/text analysis10%
- Essay proposal10%
- Research essay40%
- Take home assessment30%
- Tutorial participation10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discuss major theories of decolonisation, and the various interpretations informing historical and contemporary analysis of decolonisation;
- 2
Explain the ongoing legacies of colonialism, including contemporary decolonisation movements, and the significance of decolonisation in world history;
- 3
Critically analyse a variety of texts, including contemporary documents, polemical literature and historical scholarship;
- 4
Conduct independent historical research;
- 5
Communicate ideas orally and in writing.
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
ATS3394 is part of 8 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
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- HISTORY09Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHistoryNo reviews yet
- HISTORY10Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHistoryNo reviews yet
- INDOSTUD05Level 2 and 3 elective unitsIndonesian studiesNo reviews yet
- INDOSTUD06Level 2 and 3 elective unitsIndonesian studiesNo reviews yet
- INTLSTDY09International study tourInternational studiesNo reviews yet
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Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Agnieszka Sobocinska
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Agnieszka Sobocinska
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3394?
ATS3394 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3394 offered?
ATS3394 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is ATS3394?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3394 have an exam?
No. ATS3394 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3394?
ATS3394 is part of Global Asia, History, Indonesian studies and International studies.