Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Notes

Synopsis

As for ATS2602

Objectives

Students successfully completing this unit will be expected to demonstrate:

1. An acquaintance with the considerable body of knowledge that has been built up about late medieval and Renaissance Florence (in the context of Italian history in general).
2. A critical understanding of this fascinating society and its historiography.
3. Enhanced skills in the critical and analytical reading of a variety of texts, including contemporary documents, religious and polemical literature, historical scholarship and visual representations.
4. An ability to undertake independent research.
5. A more sophisticated understanding of historiographical issues and the use of primary sources.

Assessment

Monograph Review (800 words): 20%
Research Presentation and essay (2200 words): 40%
Two in-class tests (1.5 hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Carolyn James

Contact hours

2 hours (1 lecture and 1 tutorial) per week

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

History
European and European Union studies

Prerequisites

A first year sequence in History or permission

Prohibitions

ATS2602, ATS2612, ATS3612