The course introduces students to the history of Tudor and Stuart England. A main element is politics and personage, yet just as important will be ordinary peoples' daily lives and relationships; their beliefs, values, and customs; fundamental concepts and methods used in the study of the same. Where possible, comparative consideration will be given to the British Isles and England's place therein.
While no prior knowledge is expected, the course should be of particular interest to those who have studied early modern European and American history (e.g. HIST1205/6) or are undertaking courses which consider 16th-18th-century literature, art, or philosophy.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- analyse primary sources and debate change and continuity over time;
- articulate their understanding of the past and relate it to both the wider historiography and present-day concerns;
- demonstrate their knowledge of the origins of the modern world; and,
- conduct research in early modern political and/or socio-cultural history.
Indicative Assessment
- Tutorial Participation: accounts for 10% of the final grade. (10) [LO 1,2]
- Topical Essay: 2,000 words and worth 35% of the final grade. Studentswill be free to select their topic from among the first 6 tutorials for thecourse. Essays will typically be due 1-2 weeks after their discussion attutorials. (35) [LO 3]
- Research Proposal:500 words and worth 10% of the final grade. Due in the week before themid-semester teaching break (10) [LO 4]
- Research Essay: an essay on an approved topic,3,000 words and worth 45% of the final grade. As this task takes the place of a final exam it willbe due in the first week of the scheduled examination period. (45) [LO 4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of tutorial and tutorial-like activities; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Readings available on Wattle
Preliminary Reading
Contact course convener for further details.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5580 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3644 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | View |