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HIS240 Nationalism and Identity in the 20th Century: Themes and Tensions

Course Coordinator:Amy Clarke (aclarke1@usc.edu.au) School:School of Law and Society

2023Semester 2

UniSC Sunshine Coast

UniSC Moreton Bay

 Blended learning Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online.

Online

 Online You can do this course without coming onto campus.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

This course explores the historical contexts (18th-19th century events) and ramifications (20th-21st century events) of nationhood, national identity and nationalism, encompassing key issues and events (e.g. First and Second World Wars, fall of the Soviet Union) and prominent nationalist movements. Students will develop a layered and wide-reaching understanding of 20th-21st century history that ranges across European, Asian, North and South American and Australian contexts, and that has on-going relevance today.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – 1 hour non-sequential online materials / activities. 1hr Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – On campus face-to-face two-hour seminar/workshop. 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Online
Learning materials – 1 hour non-sequential online materials / activities. 1hr Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online two-hour seminar/workshop. 2hrs Week 1 13 times

Course Topics

Theory of nationalism and national identity

History of nationalism – 19th century

History of nationalism – 20th century

History of nationalism – 21st century

Nationalism in Australia

Nationalism in North America

Nationalism in South America

Nationalism in Europe

Nationalism in Asia

Nationalism in Africa

What level is this course?

200 Level (Developing)

Building on and expanding the scope of introductory knowledge and skills, developing breadth or depth and applying knowledge and skills in a new context. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally, undertaken in the second or third full-time year of an undergraduate programs.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming...
1 Demonstrate knowledge of the broad development of nationalism in the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries. Knowledgeable
2 Demonstrate an ability to conduct research, interpretation and analysis of primary sources and combine this with secondary material in history essays Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
Empowered
3 Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively about the history of nationalism Creative and critical thinker
Empowered
4 Demonstrate an awareness of the significance of religion, culture and politics in shaping nationalist movements. Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

Not applicable

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Timely and detailed feedback is provided for each assessment. Feedback is provided both within text and general comments to build scholarly skills. Students are able to seek feedback through face-to-face discussion with the course coordinator. Workshops will include extended discussion and review of the assessment task requirements and scope.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Quiz/zes Individual 25% 
5 x Quizzes
 Refer to Format Online Test (Quiz)
All 2 Essay Individual 35% 
1250 words
 Refer to Format Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 3 Essay Individual 40% 
2500 words
 Exam Period Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All - Assessment Task 1:Online Quizzes
Goal: 
To demonstrate knowledge of the broad development of nationalism in the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries.
Product: Quiz/zes
Format: 
Students will complete five (5) short online quizzes throughout semester, in week 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Each quiz will be worth five (5) marks and will contain a combination of multiple-choice and short answer questions. 

Quiz content will be drawn from the previous fortnight's Online Learning Materials and Workshop Activities. 

Students may refer to class notes and the set readings while undertaking the quizzes. Each quiz will be active for two weeks only; students can complete each quiz at any point during the two-week period it is active.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of course material, activities and set readings
 1 3 4
2 
Ability to synthesise Course material in answers, using appropriate historic detail
 1 3 4
All - Assessment Task 2:Short Essay
Goal: 
To demonstrate an awareness of 1-2 nationalist movements of the 20th century through the analysis of a small number of academic history sources.
Product: Essay
Format: 
This task draws from the weekly focal nation(s) set between Week 5-Week 8. Students are asked to develop and demonstrate (in short essay form) a close understanding of 1-2 key 20th century nationalist movements, by responding to the set question for their chosen Topic Week. The question for each Topic Week will be posted on Canvas.

Students will be asked to nominate their Task 2 Topic Week in the first Workshop of semester, held in Week 2.

Students are encouraged to participate actively constructively in the Online Learning Materials and Workshop activities for their chosen week, as this will encourage students to develop a deeper and more nuanced understanding of their focal nation. 

Students will submit a 1,250 word essay responding to the set question of that week. Submissions are due on the Friday, two weeks following the student's chosen week. Please refer to Canvas for due dates. 

This is not intended to be a research-heavy essay; it should be a demonstration of your ‘close reading’ and comprehension of a small number of sophisticated academic arguments and historical debates. As such, students are encouraged to use the set-readings for their chosen week, and seek out an additional 5-8 academic sources to support their discussion.

The essay must be written using appropriate academic language and formatting, and must include references and a bibliography. The referencing style used should be Harvard, APA, or Chicago 16a (Footnotes). Direct quotes, footnotes and List of Sources will not be included in the word count.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Demonstration of analysis and synthesis of appropriate academic sources
 1 2 3 4
2 
Demonstration of an ability to communicate effectively about the history of nationalism
 1 2 3 4
3 
Originality or research and argument
 1 2 3 4
4 
Appropriate referencing, academic expression, structure, and presentation
 3
All - Assessment Task 3:Research Essay
Goal: 
To demonstrate an awareness of the significance of ethnicity and/or culture and/or politics in shaping nationalist movements and notions of national identity; and to communicate this effectively by conducting research, interpretation and analysis of primary and secondary sources.
Product: Essay
Format: 
Choose one of the topics available on Canvas.
 
In responding to the chosen topic, the essay should combine knowledge of course concepts/themes with in-depth research of nationalist movements (or key periods within these movements). Please pay careful attention to your chosen topic, as it will indicate the number of nationalist movements/examples you should integrate in your argument.

The essay must make extensive and effective use of primary and secondary (academic) sources. The essay may include visual materials (e.g. images, maps) but this is not compulsory. 

The essay must be written using appropriate academic language and formatting, and must include references and a List of Sources. The referencing style used should be Harvard, APA, or Chicago 16A (Footnotes). Direct quotes, footnotes and List of Sources will not be included in the word count. 

Submit Friday 11:59PM, first week of Exam Period.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Demonstration of an ability to conduct research, interpretation and analysis of appropriate primary and secondary sources
 1 2 3 4
2 
Demonstration of an ability to effectively construct and communicate a well-informed argument about the history of nationalism
 1 2 3 4
3 
Originality of research and argument
 1 2 3 4
4 
Appropriate referencing, academic expression, structure, and presentation
 3

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

There are no required/recommended resources for this course.

Specific requirements

Nil

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:

The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%
The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct.

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: 
- 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 
- A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.

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For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.

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