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, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 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 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units.
Prohibition: ATS2394
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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- MultimediaMixed mode20%
- Essay30%
- Participation10%
- Take home final assessmentTake home exam40%
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
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- 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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit allows students to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS3394 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
- GLOBASIA01Level 2 and 3 elective unitsGlobal AsiaNo reviews yet
- GLOBASIA02Level 2 and 3 unitsGlobal AsiaNo reviews yet
- HISTORY09Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHistoryNo reviews yet
- HISTORY10Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHistoryNo reviews yet
- INDOSTUD09Level 2 and 3 elective unitsIndonesian studiesNo reviews yet
- INDOSTUD10Level 2 and 3 elective unitsIndonesian studiesNo reviews yet
- INTLSTDS05International studies electivesInternational studiesNo reviews yet
- INTLSTDY09Level 2 and 3 elective unitsInternational studiesNo reviews yet
- INTLSTDY10Level 2 and 3 elective unitsInternational studiesNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Alistair Thomson
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Giles Fielke
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3394?
ATS3394 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3394 offered?
In 2022, ATS3394 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
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?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ATS3394?
ATS3394 is part of Global Asia, History, Indonesian studies and International studies.