EUROPEAN 100 / 100 G: Europe and the World

General Course Information and Assessment

The text in this field can be downloaded from the link above. The lecture schedule is at the bottom of this field and also under "Modules."

Lecturers

Dr Mark Swift, Course Convenor. Russian and European Studies, European Languages and Literatures (ELL), School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics (CLL), Arts 2 (Building 207) Office 505.  

Consultation Hours: 12.00–1.00 Monday, Wednesday & Thursday or by appointment. Email: <m.swift@auckland.ac.nz>; Ph. 373-7599 ext. 85384.

 Dr Anna Bauer, German, ELL. a.bauer@auckland.ac.nz (Week 2)

Dr Lindsay Diggelman, History, School of Humanities <l.diggelmann@auckland.ac.nz> (Week 4).  

Rowan Light, History, School of Humanities.

Lecturers named above do at least two lectures in the course. In 2017 Europe and the World also features other specialist guest lecturers from Anthropology, French, History, Spanish and Latin American Studies.

Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs): 

Maria Mitenkova <mmit856@aucklanduni.ac.nz>

Consultation hour: 11.00–12.00 Tuesday Arts 2 (bld 207) 313 C                                                                                    

Rowan Light <rlig008@aucklanduni.ac.nz>

Consultation hour: 12.00–1.00 Wed. Arts 2 (207) 313 B.     

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Europe and the World is an introduction to the study of Europe and European culture, with attention to various ideas of Europe, Europe’s global significance, and conflicting trends of integration and division within Europe. The course is organised around historical periods and major themes: linguistic and ethnic identities; religious and intellectual traditions; the scientific and industrial revolutions; urbanisation and mass entertainment; Europe’s “discovery” of the New World; sociopolitical developments from the Enlightenment and French Revolution to major conflicts in the twentieth century. The course is enriched by contributions of specialist guest lecturers from several disciplines in the Faculty of Arts.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Ideas about Europe will be examined critically through a programme of lectures, images, readings and tutorials. Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to….

• …understand the idea of Europe as a dynamic cultural construct that reflects different historical trends and ideologies;
• …outline trends in the cultural history of Europe with reference to historical precedents, events and figures;
• ….demonstrate critical thinking about Europe and about his / her relationship to Europe and things European;
• …recognise the Us / Other dichotomy implicit in Europe across the centuries and evident in current events;  
• ....recognise and critique the conflicting tendencies (both historical and contemporary) in Europe of integration and separatism;
• ...recognise effects of Europe’s global reach and influence and how Europe in turn has changed thorough contacts with the rest of the world.

TIMETABLE / CONTACT HOURS

Lectures (two weekly) are Monday & Thursday 10.00–11.00. (Lecture theatres and classrooms can change, so best to check on SSO).

Tutorials. From Week 2 students also attend a weekly tutorial. Tutorials are an integral component of the course in that they provide a forum to interact with your classmates and tutors to discuss themes in the lectures and readings. Participation in tutorials enhances your understanding of the course material and aids your preparation for the assessments. Tutorials meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (between the lectures, as it were); as a rule, we’ll focus on topics from the previous week in tutorial. The First Year Experience (FYE) team tracks attendance in our EURO 100 tutorials and worksheets submitted in tutorial count for 5% marks for the course (see below).

COURSE MATERIALS

Required Text:

·         Peter Rietbergen, Europe: A Cultural History. Routledge. 3^rd (2014) edition. This updated edition of Rietbergen is our chief source for most course topics.  Limited copies are available at UBS and this text is also available as an ebook through the UoA library catalogue, at this link: Rietbergen, and from links under the Reading Lists heading on the left hand menu in Canvas. 

• Required readings from other sources for some course topics are in the Reading List and accessible on Canvas and /or in the library.
• “Further” readings in the reading list are not required, but recommended sources on various topics that you may want to use in your research for the coursework essay or for personal interest.  
• EUROPEAN 100 / 100G website on Canvas: Under appropriate headings you’ll find lecture summaries and outlines available to download, slides presented in lecture, lecture recordings and other resources.

WORKLOAD EXPECTATIONS:

The University of Auckland's expectation for 15-point courses is that you spend ten hours per week per course and manage your academic workload and other commitments accordingly. In addition to three contact hours per week in EUROPEAN 100/100G (two hours of lecture and a one-hour tutorial), you should spend approximately seven hours weekly outside class on independent study: on the readings, revising lectures, preparation for tutorials, assessments, and exam.

ASSESSMENT:

Europe and the World (EUROPEAN 100 / G) is assessed by a 50% final two-hour written examination (a University requirement for Stage I courses) and 50% coursework, allocated thusly (details for each assessment are on Canvas under Assignments):

Description	Percentage	Due Date
-          In-class Test	10%	13 April
-          Essay proposal	5%	12 May; submitted on-line on Canvas
-          Coursework essay	20%	30 May; submitted on-line and in hard-copy
-          On-line quizzes over weekly readings and lectures	10%  (best 10 of 12 @ 1% each)	Weekly
-          Tutorial worksheets on lectures and readings	5%  (5 @ 1% each)	Weeks 2–12; submitted in tutorial

10% Test 13 April: The mid-term test is in the normal lecture venue in exam-type conditions. Format (to be confirmed): 1) one essay question (from a choice of four or five); 2) a few short answer questions (like those in the tutorial worksheets). Sample questions will be posted under Assignments. 

5% Coursework Essay Proposal due 12 May: The Essay proposal is 300–400 words or 1–2 pages. It should include an introductory paragraph on your topic, an outline of points you expect to address, a draft annotated bibliography of at least three sources and any questions you have. See separate detailed information under Assignments.

20% Coursework Essay due 30 May: 1,500–2,000 words. The development of research and essay writing skills at University is essential. The essay is a research-based independent exploration of a particular aspect of the course. See separate detailed information about the essay and a list of topics under Assignments. 

Weekly on-line quizzes: 10 best of 12 @ 1% each (=10% marks for the course). These consist of “machine-gradable” questions–multiple choice, True or False, matching, etc. The questions will focus on the assigned readings and / or lectures for the given week. The quizzes do not remain open indefinitely, but close the week after the given topics.

Five tutorial worksheets @ 1% each (= 5% marks for the course). Over the course of the semester you are to complete five Tutorial Worksheets and submit them in tutorial. The Worksheets include short-answer type questions on the lectures and /or the readings and also questions to think about for discussion in tutorial. These will be marked “1” or “0” and at least one will be available weekly on the course website, so it shouldn’t be difficult to earn full marks. To earn the full 5% for the worksheets you must complete five of them satisfactorily and they must be submitted in tutorial – not sent by email attachment or submitted at the reception desk in the Arts 1 bld. Your tutorial worksheets must include 1) your name and ID no.; 2) your tutor’s name, 3) your tutorial day and time. Only worksheets on the lectures or readings for the previous (or current) week can be submitted in tutorial–ones from earlier weeks will not be accepted.

50% Final 2-hr Written Examination. The final written examination for European 100 is a closed-book (no notes, books, or other materials allowed) two-hour exam. Past exams are available from the Library website. The exam includes both short essay-type questions and one longer essay-type question. In the long essay section you cannot write on the same topic addressed in your coursework essay.

THE STUDENT LEARNING CENTRE IN THE KATE EDGER COMMONS runs helpful short courses and is a good resource centre for orientation to the Library as well as general study, research and essay-writing advice. 

COMMUNICATIONS AND EMAIL ETIQUETTE

All announcements relevant to the course are made in lecture and also on Canvas. You are encouraged to come to the lecturers and tutors with your queries during their consultation hours.

Contact by email is fine; but before emailing us with a query, please ask yourself: Have I looked for the answer to my question (about the essay, tutorial worksheets, etc.) in the information about the course? Also, when you contact us by email, please observe this email etiquette: 1) use the subject line to state the nature of your query – don’t leave it blank or write only “hi” or “question” in the subject line or reply to a message about something else without appropriately changing the subject line; 2) address the one you write by name; 3) sign-off with your name; 4) do not expect a response to an email in “real time,” in the evening or at weekends.

ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES, EXTENSIONS, LATE PENALTIES

Requests for extensions or to make-up a missed assessment are granted only for special circumstances beyond your control (illness, bereavement or accident). Such requests must be made in advance (when possible) and with supporting documentation (e.g., a dated doctor’s note, obituary, or contact from counselling services). See CLL policy for details. 

 SPECIAL CONDITIONS

If you are entitled to special conditions for assessments (for example, extra time or a private room for the test 13 April), please alert the course convenor in advance and initiate arrangements in advance with Disability Services.

 AEGROTAT AND COMPASSIONATE CONSIDERATION

These regulations usually apply to assessments like tests and exams sat at a specified time and which count for 10% or more of assessment for a course. If you miss such an assessment or complete one in an impaired state because of illness or injury, you should contact aegrotats@auckland.ac.nz.

2017 Lecture Schedule.

2017 Teaching Days calendar. You may find this handy.