World History Trends and Transformations

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 2024
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Course ID
206966
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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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
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will introduce students to the study of civilisations, empires and great powers, eras, inventions, wars and revolutions that have shaped world history. Students will be introduced to the evolution of human history by focusing on the rise and fall of major civilisations, empires and great powers from ancient Mesopotamia to the present. Students will study the significance of the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Persian, Greek, Roman and Chinese civilisations, the impact of the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, European Imperialism, the Enlightenment, the American, French and Russian Revolutions, the two world wars, and the Cold War. Students will also consider the significance of the Rise of China, and the impact of Globalisation, the Digital Age and Climate Change.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply historical analysis to major trends and events in world history.
  • Research and evaluate significant events and factors that have shaped world history.
  • Build skills in research, analysis, oral and written communication, and teamwork.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HUMS1055 World History Trends and Transformations at the University of South Australia

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