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HIST11037 Dawn of Humanity: An Introduction to World History
Dawn of Humanity: An Introduction to World History
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General Information

Overview

Dawn of Humanity: An Introduction to World History provides an overview of world history to c.1500 CE. In this unit you will examine early human societies from around the world and the rise of empires in this broad period. Areas of study include ancient Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome, the Islamic world, Japan, and Meso-America. Students will be introduced to the political, economic, social and cultural aspects of these societies and the historical interactions between them. You will gain a preliminary understanding of historical methods and how to interpret and analyse historical evidence. You will develop both discipline-specific and generic skills. You will require a computer and internet access to complete some assessment for this unit. Together with the optional sequel, The Modern World Emerges: An Historical Overview, Dawn of Humanity: An Introduction to World History provides you with a firm foundation for more specialised history studies offered at CQU.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 10
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

There are no requisites for this unit.

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Offerings For Term 1 - 2025

Online
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

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Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student Unit Teacher Evaluations

Feedback

Clarify expectations for assessment tasks

Recommendation

Revise the assessment descriptions, criteria and marking rubrics to clarify expectations for students.

Feedback from Student Unit Teacher Evaluations

Feedback

Revise and streamline learning resources

Recommendation

Revise and update learning resources to reflect the current state of the field in ancient and world history. Furthermore, clarify expectations regarding what are considered essential reading materials for weekly discussions as against supplementary learning resources that are included as aids for assessment tasks.

Feedback from Student Unit Teacher Evaluations, Informal Student Feedback and Teaching Staff Evaluation

Feedback

Co-designed assessment and conference

Recommendation

Refine the co-designed oral presentation assessment task that is delivered as part of a student led conference. The inaugural 'dawn of humanity' conference hosted at the Rockhampton North campus and featuring hybrid modes of delivery was well received by students, staff and community members. This assessment and corresponding conference will be planned with the benefit of experience from 2024. Furthermore, students who formed the organising committee from the 2024 cohort have committed to helping the 2025 organising committee with the conference planning.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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