World history/WHME102/Schedule

This is a self-paced course. You are welcome to complete the course at your own pace. However we suggest you may like to complete it in around four weeks, by completing two sessions per week.

Session 0: Orientation

Familiarise yourself with the course site and establish your personal learning environment.

• Learning materials:
  1. Start here.
  2. Overview.

• Key activities:
  1. Set up your personal learning environment.
  2. Consider the assessment options.
  3. Review the recommended resources for the course.

Session 1: Imperialism in the Long Nineteenth Century

Imperialism in the Long Nineteenth Century.

Learn about the European conquest of vast swathes of territory in Africa, Asia and around the world in the nineteenth century.

• Begin this pathway here: Imperialism in the Long Nineteenth Century Overview

Session 2: The Impact of Imperialism

The Impact of Imperialism.

Learn about the ideological justifications for imperialism, and the impact on subjugated peoples.

• Begin this pathway here: The Impact of Imperialism Overview

Session 3: Imperialism, Modernization and Resistance

Imperialism, Modernization and Resistance.

Examine the impact of imperialism in Asia, how many countries had little choice but to modernize in response, and how some nations tried to resist imperialism.

• Begin this pathway here: Imperialism, Modernization and Resistance Overview

Session 4: The Causes of World War One

The Causes of World War One.

Learn about the causes of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

• Begin this pathway here: The Causes of World War One Overview

Session 5: World War One

World War One: Global War.

Examine the main fronts of the war, and the impact of new military technology on the course of the war.

• Begin this pathway here: World War One: Global War Overview

Session 6: The Impact of Global War

The Impact of Global War.

Find out about the Treaty of Versailles, the creation of the League of Nations and the lasting global impact of World War One.

• Begin this pathway here: The Impact of Global War Overview

Session 7: The Interwar Years

The Interwar Years.

Learn about the Great Depression, and how it contributed to the rise of Nazism.

• Begin this pathway here: The Interwar Years Overview

Session 8: The Rise of Totalitarianism

The Rise of Totalitarian States: Russia and Italy.

Find out what caused the Russian Revolution, and Stalin's rise to power. Examine fascism in Italy.

• Begin this pathway here: The Rise of Totalitarian States: Russia and Italy Overview

Totalitarianism and Militarism: Germany and Japan.

Learn how Hitler came to power, and the rise of Nazi Germany. Find out about Japan's quest for empire and increasing militarism.

• Begin this pathway here: Totalitarianism and Militarism: Germany and Japan Overview