HIST 2057 - Fascism and National Socialism
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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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 2 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 attendance and participation, Short essay, Online test, Research 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 & 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.
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.
Lectures, whether presented live or pre-recorded will also be available on MyUni.
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 available on MyUni via Echo 360. The lecture slides will be posted on MyUni.
One weekly onlline tutorial is scheduled for the course.
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
Weekly, this course comprises two hours of face-to-face teaching (one lecture and one tutorial) and one pre-recorded lecture.
Tutorial participation is a hurdle requirement of this course.
All lectures will be recorded and available on MyUni.
Lectures begin in Week 1.
Tutorials begin in Week 2.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD TOTAL HOURS 2 X 1-hour lectures per week 24 hours per semester 1 x 1-hour tutorial per week 11 hours per semester 6 hours reading, and/or group work
and/or research per week72 hours per semester Assignment preparation Aproximately 50 hours across the semester TOTAL: Approximately 157 hours Learning Activities Summary
Each week we will take a different topic related to the origins, nature and impact of Fascism and National Socialism. Some tutorials will be devoted to one of the case studies, others will be comparative. The themes covered in class discussion include leadership, social policies directed toward women, young people and the Churches, cultural policy, Nazi antisemitism and the Holocaust, and opposition to the regimes.Specific Course Requirements
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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 Due Weighting Learning Outcome Tutorial Participation and Attendance Summative All Semester
Hurdle requirement 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 Short Essay Summative To be advised 30% 1, 2, 4, 5 and 8 Major Essay Summative To be advised 50% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 Online Test Summative To be advised 20% 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 Assessment Related Requirements
Students are required to complete all the assessable work in order to pass this course.
Tutorial participation is a hurdle requirement of this course. Students are expected to attend 80% of tutorials to meet this requirement.Assessment Detail
Tutorial participation
In this course there is a strong emphasis on building oral communication skills and interaction in small group discussion. Participation in weekly tutorials is therefore a hurdle requirement of this course.
No work will be accepted in lieu of tutorial participation.
Students are expected to attend and participate in 80% of tutorials in order to meet the hurdle requirement.
Short Essay
The 1,000-word short essay is a biographical exercise.
Online Test
The test is based on themes and source materials covered in lectures and tutorials. It will comprise a mix of seen and unseen short-answer questions.
Major Essay
The 2,000-word major essay will test the student's ability to develop an argument in a logical and persuasive style and to support it with evidence drawn from different kinds of sources.
Students will have the option of choosing from a list of questions which will be available on MyUni, or devising their own research project in consultation with their tutor.
Submission
All written work for this course is to be submitted electonically via the Turnitin portals which will be available 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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