HIST359 World Histories
Credits
4 credit points
Lecturer
Dr M Hughes-Warrington
Unit Description
This unit exploress changing visions of the nature and purpose of world history and its reception by other historians and the wider community. Topics examined will include changing visions of 'world' in ancient and modern writins, the connection between world history and predictions about the future, Euro- and Americocentrism, women and world history and the use of world history to draw attention to topical issues such as globalisation, global warming and threats to biodervisity. Those enrolling in this unit externally should have regular access to the internet.
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