History of the Future (HIST1600)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
HT106
Assessment methods
Two assignments & examination
Course enquiries
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Course description
The course will examine the major force that has been driving recent world history - globalization - from a historical perspective. How did the world become more "global"? What can history tell us about the likely trends of the future? Major themes will include: capitalism, multi-national corporations, environment, war and terrorism, development and poverty, and anti-globalization movements .