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ATS2623

Faculty of Arts

18 September 2017 23 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

This unit entry is for students who completed this unit in 2012 only. For students planning to study the unit, please refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course or area of study.

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Arts
OfferedCaulfield Second semester 2012 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2012 (Day)
Sunway Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Clayton and Caulfield - Julie Kalman

Notes

Previously coded INT2030

Synopsis

The unit explores ideas of 'nation', 'nationality' and 'ethnicity' through a variety of theoretical frameworks and with the specific focus on three case studies; Yugoslavia, South Africa and Malaysia, from the sixteenth century to the present. Students will be expected to explore the histories of the three case studies over the period in order to gain a deeper understanding of some of the complex issues tied up in nationalism, nation building, ethnicity and conflict throughout the modern era.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will 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.

Assessment

Tutorial participation (500 words equiv): 10% ; Film/book review (1000 words): 20%; Research essay (2000 words): 40%; Exam (2 hours): 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Joel Moore

Contact hours

2 hours (1 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial) per week

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

International studies
History

Prerequisites

ATS1325 and ATS1326 or as approved

Prohibitions

PLT2150/PLT3150, ATS3623