Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

From 1485 the English crown consolidated its authority within its own realm and sought to further its domination over other parts of the British Isles. The reign of Elizabeth I saw England become a major naval power with imperial pretensions in the Americas and elsewhere. The dramatic transformations that the country experienced, including a religious revolution and the creation of a short-lived republic, will be studied with close attention to documentary sources and the art and literature of the time, including the plays of Shakespeare. The unit will conclude with the restoration of the monarchy in 1660 which set the scene for the creation of an English-dominated Great Britain in 1707.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students will:

1. Have an understanding of the history of early modern England.
2. Have an understanding of the complex relationships between social, political and cultural change.
3. Be familiar with the methodology of social and cultural historians and develop appropriate research skills in these areas.
4. Have improved oral and written communication skills.
5. Have experience of working with a range of textual and visual historical resources
6. In addition to the above, students undertaking the unit at level three will have demonstrated the ability to conceive and complete an independent research project

Assessment

Written work: 90%
Class participation: 10%

Contact hours

12 X one hour lecture plus 12 X one hour tutorials

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

History

Prerequisites

First year sequence in HSY, INT or permission

Prohibitions

ATS2589