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 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 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 2025 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 your understanding of nationality, nation building, ethnicity and conflict. You 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 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Research AssignmentWritten20%
- Presentation15%
- EssayWritten40%
- Take home final assessmentWritten25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Recognise the importance of debates and ideas about race, nationalism, ethnicity and conflict.
- 2
Understand the importance of debate and discussion in the development of these ideas.
- 3
Have sound oral and written communication skills and be able to utilise these in such debates.
- 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 you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS3623 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
- HISTORY10Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHistoryNo reviews yet
- HISTORY11Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHistoryNo reviews yet
- HOLGENST03Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHolocaust and genocide studiesNo reviews yet
- HMNRGTSJ01Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHuman rights and social justiceNo reviews yet
- HMNRGTSJ02Level 2 and 3 elective unitsHuman rights and social justiceNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kate Rivington
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kate Rivington
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3623?
ATS3623 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3623 offered?
In 2025, 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 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3623?
ATS3623 is part of History; Holocaust and genocide studies; and Human rights and social justice.