Overview
In this unit, you will explore the history of the world through the lens of the environment. How have environmental factors shaped the histories of human societies? How have human activities affected and transformed the environment over time? And how have humans responded to environmental change in the past? This … For more content click the Read More button below.
Topics covered include how changes in climate and weather have shaped the history of various societies; the role of plants, animals, and microbes in the global expansion of empires; the relationship between the environment, industrialisation, and capitalism; sustainable and unsustainable forms of resource extraction; how animals have responded to human activities like hunting; the rise of environmental movements globally; and the contemporary climate crisis. This unit does not require any prior experience studying History. You will be supported to apply existing skills and knowledge to the interdisciplinary field of global environmental history and to develop historical research and writing skills.
Offerings
S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Rohan Howitt
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Rohan Howitt
Teaching approach
Enquiry-based learning
Case-based teaching
Research activities
Problem-based learning
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Assignment
2 - Essay
3 - Take home final assessment
4 - Participation
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Technology resources
Availability in areas of study
History
International studies
International studies