2009 Course Handbook
HIST359: World Histories
Students will be invited to explore changing visions of the nature and purpose of world history and its reception by other historians and the wider community. Topics examined will include changing visions of 'world' in ancient and modern writings, the connection between world history and predictions about the future, Euro-and Americocentrism, women and world history and the use of world history to draw attention to topical issues such as globalisation, global warming and threats to biodiversity.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: | 2010 - offered in 2010 |
| Staff Contact: | Associate Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington |
| Prerequisites: | 40cp including 4cp at 200 level in AHST or HIST units |
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| Unit Designations: | Social Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Modern History, Politics, International Relations and Security |