HIST 2057 - Fascism and National Socialism
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HIST 2057 Course Fascism and National Socialism Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Incompatible HIST 2014 or HIST 3014 Assessment Tutorial participation, Two online tests, Short essay, Major essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Vesna Drapac
vesna.drapac@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Understand the emergence, nature and (short and long-term) impact of Fascism in Italy and
National Socialism in Germany.2 Explain the relationship between Fascism and National Socialism and the extent and
significance of the similarities and differences between them.3 Recognise trends in the historiography of the subject and how successive generations of historians
have shaped perceptions about this contested past.4 Locate and critically evaluate evidence from a range of primary and secondary sources. 5 Organise and synthesise information to formulate arguments. 6 Participate in, lead and summarise small group discussions. 7 Engage in collaborative small group activities in class. 8 Summarise and synthesise core concepts and complex historical debates in clear and
accessible prose.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
6 & 7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
6 & 7 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4 & 5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
All the essential information about the course including assessment, readings and various activities will be available on MyUni.
Pre-recorded lectures will be available on MyUni via Echo 360.
Recommended Resources
A selection of materials will be available via Course Readings.
The Barr Smith Library has a rich collection of books on our topic and you will be encoraged to draw on these resources in your research.
Online Learning
This course has a website accessible through MyUni.
All the information and updates about assessment, class activities and the readings will be available via this website.
The lectures will be pre-recorded and available on MyUni via Echo 360. The lecture slides will be posted on MyUni.
The Barr Smith Library provides you with electronic access to the full text of a vast number of relevant books and academic journal articles as well as a range of important data bases.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course comprises a combination of face-to-face teaching on campus (including tutorials and workshops) and online lectures and activities accessible via MyUni.
Lectures begin in Week One and tutorials begin in Week Two.
Lectures in this course refer specifically to the topics and readings to be discussed in tutorials.
Tutorials are designed to promote discussion among all members of the class and to refine each student’s oral communication skills. As such, tutorial attendance constitutes a hurdle requirement in this course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The course comprises three hours of structured learning activities per week.
Independent study in preparation for tutorials, written assignments and the online test together with the contact hours amount to approximately 156 hours of study across the course of the semester and the examinations period.Learning Activities Summary
Themes covered in lectures, tutorials, and online activities include fascism and its ideological roots; the success and appeal of Italian Fascism; the nature of the Fascist regime in Italy; the emergence of National Socialism and the collapse of the Weimar Republic; and the nature of the Nazi regime in Germany. The following topics will be treated in a comparative context: propaganda and its limits; charismatic leadership; art and culture; youth programmes; the churches and religious life; politics and gender; the Holocaust; dissent and resistance; Fascism and National Socialism in collective memory.Specific Course Requirements
Tutorial attendance for this course constitutes a hurdle requirement. This means that students are required to attend at least 80% of the tutorials.
Failure to attend at least 80% of the tutorials will incur a penalty whereby students who complete the assessment tasks but do not meet the hurdle requirement will not be able to achieve higher than a pass grade for the course.
No work will be accepted in lieu of tutorial attendance and participation.
To be eligible to pass this course students must complete all the assessment tasks.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Tutorial participation and attendance Formative Hurdle requirement 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, & 7 Short Essay Summative 30% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 8 Online Test Summative 20% 1, 2, 3, 5 & 8 Research Essay Summative 50% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 8 Assessment Related Requirements
Tutorial attendance is a hurdle requirement for this course. Failure to attend the required number of tutorials (80%) will result in a penalty whereby the student will not receive higher than a pass for the course.
No work will be accepted in lieu of tutorial attendance and participation.
To be eligible to pass this course students must complete all the assessment tasks.Assessment Detail
Tutorial Attendance and Participation (hurdle requirement)
In this course there is a strong emphasis on building your oral communication skills by leading and summarising small group discussions, and on collaborative learning practices.
Attendance at weekly tutorials is therefore a hurdle requirement for this course.
No work will be accepted in lieu of tutorial attendance and participation.
Students who do not attend at least 80% of tutorials will not be eligible for a grade higher than a pass.
Two Essays (30% and 50%)
In the essays students will be expected to develop an argument in a logical and persuasive style and to seek appropriate
evidence or examples to illustrate their position.
Students will be assessed on their ability to sustain an argument largely in their own words in a clear and accessible style, and on the initiative and creativity exhibited in their use of a range of sources.
For the research essay, there will be a stronger focus on the discovery and incorporation of primary sources.
Online Test (20%)
The online test will comprise a combination of seen and unseen short- and longer- answer questions drawing on the discussions broached in tutorials and lectures.Submission
Written work must be submitted electronically via the assignment portals on MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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