UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

ATS3623 Nationality, ethnicity and conflict

Faculty of Arts

ATS3623 Nationality, ethnicity and conflict is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before ATS3623

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After ATS3623

No unit lists ATS3623 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: ATS2623, AZA2623, AZA3623

Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units.

Overview

The unit explores ideas of 'nation', 'nationality' and 'ethnicity' from the nineteenth century to recent times. It introduces a range of theoretical frameworks and approaches to the study of nationalism, with reference to appropriate case studies, to build students’ understanding of nationality, nation building, ethnicity and conflict. Students will be expected to engage with the political, social and cultural histories of a number of nations in order to gain a deeper understanding of the complex issues related to the formation and maintenance of nation states and national identities throughout the modern era.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Research Assignment
    20%
  • Analytical exerciseAssignment
    15%
  • Essay
    40%
  • Take home final assessmentOther
    20%
  • Assignment
    5%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Recognise the importance of debates and ideas about race, nationalism, ethnicity and conflict.

  2. 2

    Understand the importance of debate and discussion in the development of these ideas.

  3. 3

    Have sound oral and written communication skills and be able to utilise these in such debates.

  4. 4

    Understand the importance of critical analysis and be comfortable in challenging ideas and arguments.

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. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

This unit engages students in actively applying their knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Where it fits

ATS3623 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Julie Kalman
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Julie Kalman

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for ATS3623?

ATS3623 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is ATS3623 offered?

In 2022, ATS3623 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is ATS3623?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does ATS3623 have an exam?

No. ATS3623 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include ATS3623?

ATS3623 is part of History; Holocaust and genocide studies; Human rights; and International studies.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
History
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available