2009 Course Handbook
HIST114: The World Since 1945: An Australian Perspective
This is a survey of the chief world developments influencing Australian history from 1945 to the present. Principal interest will focus on (a) Europe from post-war crisis and decline to present-day resurgence, with themes of particular interest to Australia including migration, ideological trends, economic integration, decolonisation; (b) the United States in its period of peak world power, with special attention to the politics and economics of the Cold-War era and to the spread of 'American' cultural values; (c) East Asia (principally China and Japan) from post-war settlement to economic transformation with special reference to trade ties and accompanying Australian cultural adjustments. Unit Web site: http://online.mq.edu.au/pub/HIST114/
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: |
D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year
X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Greg Barton |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Modern History, Politics, International Relations and Security |
Timetable Information
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