An Introduction to Big History - MHIX115
While most history units look in detail at a particular country, theme or period, this unit surveys history on the biggest possible scale. It begins with the origins of the Universe and goes on to tell a series of linked stories about the origins of the stars and planets; the earth and its inhabitants; human beings; various types of human societies; and global interactions to the present day. Students in the unit explore the changing interactions between people, and between people and the environment. In so doing, they are encouraged to think about the kinds of evidence available to historians and the role that history can play in understanding the local and global communities that people belong to today. Finally, the unit invites students to think about what they regard as the central themes of world histories and big history. No prior knowledge of science or history is required.
All enrolment queries should be directed to Open Universities Australia (OUA): see www.open.edu.au
| When Offered: | S1 OUA - Session 1, offered through Open Universities Australia S2 OUA - Session 2, offered through Open Universities Australia S3 OUA - Session 3, offered through Open Universities Australia |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Matthew Bailey |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations Faculty of Arts |
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