War and society in the modern world
Proposed to be offered next in 1998
Eleanor Hancock and Tony Wood
8 points
* Two lectures and one tutorial per week
* First semester
* Clayton
Objectives Students will be expected to gain a knowledge of the main developments in the history of warfare and of developments in military thought since the military revolution in Europe and the United States; develop a knowledge of the effects of the creation of modern armies on the development of the modern state, concepts of citizenship and gender relations; and continue the acquisition of the critical and analytical skills necessary for the advanced study of history. In addition, third year students will be expected to reflect on changing historical interpretations of the developments in military thought and the history of warfare; and develop a historical topic of their own to research and write.
Synopsis The subject is a survey of the development of warfare from the military revolution to the present, concentrating on land warfare in Europe and the United States from the 18th century on. It will look at the effects of the creation and development of modern armies on state and society, social, political and gender relations, and on the international system. Topics covered will include the military revolution, and its effects on the development of the modern state, concepts of citizenship and gender relations, the `nation in arms' of the French revolution and the Napoleonic wars, developments in military thought, including Clausewitz, Jomini, Mahan, nineteenth century western warfare and military systems, colonial and imperial wars, the world wars, revolutionary and guerrilla warfare, wars of decolonisation and terrorism.
Assessment second year Short reading reports (total 1500 words): 15%
* Tutorial essay (2500 words): 35%
* Examination (2 hours): 40%
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Tutorial participation: 10%
Assessment third year Historiographical essay (1500 words): 20%
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Research essay (2500 words): 30%
* Examination (2 hours): 40%
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Tutorial participation: 10%
* Third-year students will be expected to
submit work of a higher standard.
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