his2hts slavery and human trafficking
SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING: FORCED LABOUR IN THE MAKING OF THE MODERN WORLD
HIS2HTS
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will chart the social and economic histories of evolving regimes of slavery, forced labour and human trafficking in the making of the modern world. Beginning in the 1400s students will be asked to evaluate the philosophical underpinnings that justified the mass enslavement of human beings, and the thinking that allowed people to be bought, sold and traded as commodities. The sorts of questions students will be asked to explore include what were the social and economic factors that shaped attitudes that promoted or accepted slavery? What were the conditions of enslavement, resistance, and accommodation that have shaped the histories of bonded workers? And how did the forced mobility, or diaspora, of human trafficking impact the modern world? We will also consider the practical and social function of slavery and forced labour regimes in the United State' pre-Civil War, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific as well as World War II Germany and other more contemporary cases.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorClaudia Haake
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 60 credit points at first year.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HIS3HTS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify different systems and elements of slavery and forced labour and analyse their historical significance
- Activities:
- Lectures and in-class activities will assist students in learning and recalling key elements of historical content; tutorials and small-group exercises will assist in deeper comprehension; and essays and research will encourage deeper analysis and evaluation.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Apply interpretations of the histories of slavery and forced labour to the contemporary world.
- Activities:
- Assimilation of weekly reading and lecture material for class discussion and debate; research essay and final assessed reflections.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Compare the impact of diverse theoretical and conceptual perspectives of slavery on current understanding of and attitudes to slavery.
- Activities:
- Parts of the document and research essay focus on structure so that research is conducted throughout the semester alongside formative feedback. Formulate an argument responding to set essay questions that demonstrates an understanding of the question and research material.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Evaluate core historical questions related to slavery
- Activities:
- Assimilation of weekly reading and lecture material and respond in reflective online forums. Emphasis will be given to their ability to identify, appraise and assess key questions.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Put historical questions raised in weekly topics to in the context of the overall study of slavery.
- Activities:
- Identify core themes, describe instances of their relevance in weekly topics and evaluate a personal reflective or critical response.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Appraise and assess historical questions related to weekly topics, and compose responses based in evidence and examples
- Activities:
- Weekly forums will require students to read, analyse and respond to weekly readings and topics with an eye to leading tutorial discussion identifying core issues for some weeks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
07. Assimilate and reflect on course material, and draw on this to write a reflective or critical response to the overarching course them
- Activities:
- In the research essay, engage with the overarching themes of the subject which have also been raised in weekly forums.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaudia Haake
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words in total) | 20 | 05, 06 | |
| Document Exercise (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Major Research Essay - draft introduction (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Major Research Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaudia Haake
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words in total) | 20 | 05, 06 | |
| Document Exercise (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Major Research Essay - draft introduction (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Major Research Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaudia Haake
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words in total) | 20 | 05, 06 | |
| Document Exercise (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Major Research Essay - draft introduction (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Major Research Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaudia Haake
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words in total) | 20 | 05, 06 | |
| Document Exercise (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Major Research Essay - draft introduction (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Major Research Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClaudia Haake
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Quizzes (equivalent to 500 words in total) | 20 | 05, 06 | |
| Document Exercise (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Major Research Essay - draft introduction (500 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Major Research Essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |