Europe in Turmoil: 1900-1989

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HIST 2003
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Course ID
200969
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Humanities
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Vesna Drapac
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to promote understanding of the cultural, social and political history of Europe in crisis over the course of the twentieth century, with particular focus on the two world wars, the nature and impact of nationalism, and totalitarian ideologies.

  • From Certainty To Uncertainty 1900-1920
  • Ideas And Ideologies 1920-1939
  • Total War And Its Aftermaths 1939-1989

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the main political, cultural, intellectual and social currents in twentieth century Europe
  • Explain the relationship between the main political, cultural, intellectual and social currents and the nature and impact of war
  • Locate and critically evaluate evidence from a range of primary and secondary sources
  • Organise and synthesise information to formulate arguments about complex historical problems
  • Apply a high level oral and written communication skills to addressing historical problems

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 52698
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 85
Available
Available 83
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG28
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG28
Class number
Class number 52699
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, UB40
Class number
Class number 58654
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-14
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-14

Magill

Class number
Class number 52703
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill Building B, B2-52B
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Magill Building B, B2-52B

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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