Enrolments for 2018 have closed.

View information for 2019 course intake.

This unit contains mature content and may not be suitable for some students. Any student under the age of 16 who would like to enrol in this unit must first complete a Parental Consent Form.

Griffith University logo

A History of War

Undergraduate | GRF-HSY315 | 2018

Course information for 2018 intake

View information for 2019 course intake

Scour the history books to see how war is narrated and what it says about recording history. Delve into the ethical questions about war. Pursue a greater understanding of how it has shaped our world. Be on the lookout for war analysis’ recurring themes.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

A History of War

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject you will be able to:

    1. identify central themes in the history of war;
    2. understand the place of war in world historical context;
    3. recognise and compare the different ways in which war is narrated historically;
    4. employ analytical thinking skills and reflect critically and ethically on the above issues;
    5. apply ways of thinking about war to thinking about world history;
    6. employ analytical thinking skills and reflect critically and ethically on the above issues;
    7. analyse, evaluate and synthesise a range of historical images and texts;
    8. develop sustained, logical and informed arguments;
    9. appreciate and evaluate the variety of approaches to the  history of war;
    10. draw on a knowledge of ideas and texts to understand the complexities and dynamics of war throughout human history.

Entry requirements

Others

Note: Level 3 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in this area, eg from studying related Level 1 and 2 subjects or other relevant experience.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.

Single subject FAQs

Tell us a little about yourself

Keep track of your favourites

Create a free account or sign in to: