HIST3008.4: Legacies of a Global War
Appreciate how the history and memory of the First World War resonates around the world today
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
2 hours
HIST3008.4: Legacies of a Global War
Understand why the First World War is remembered differently around the globe
This is the forth and final course that makes up the HIST3008: Global Perspectives on the First World War program.
The program explores the First World War, a devastating conflict that transformed the lives of millions of people around the world and left a legacy of violence and conflict that continues to resonate today. The program takes advantage of the rich sources that have emerged since the centenary of the First World War to explore themes and concepts related to the prosecution, impact, representation and aftermath of the war from a global perspective. By examining the major events and turning points of the war alongside new research on the global dimensions of the conflict, this program will provide students with a broader and more nuanced understanding of the war.
What topics will you cover?
Please see the HIST3008: Global Perspectives on the First World War course handbook for more detail.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Demonstrate critical understanding of complex themes and topics in global First World War history
- Identify, evaluate and synthesise issues and debates in international First World War literature
- Analyse primary sources from a variety of repositories (including digital)
- Apply advanced communication skills appropriate to the evaluation of primary and secondary source material
- Demonstrate familiarity with differing conceptual approaches and their methods to the study of the First World War
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone looking to improve their knowledge of European and world history, or those seeking to understand the First World War and its legacies.
Who will you learn with?
I'm a Senior Lecturer in History at UoN. My research focuses on warfare, psychiatry and medicine.
Who developed the course?
The University of Newcastle Australia
The University of Newcastle is a world-class university distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Ranked in Australia’s Top 10 universities, and 173rd in the world (QS rankings, 2024).
Established
1965Location
Newcastle, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
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