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