52671 Histories of the Present

Description

This subject introduces students to the histories of contemporary political, economic and social issues confronting the world. Taking a historical perspective enables a deeper understanding of the key challenges of our time, including global inequality, racism, climate change, and immigration. Drawing on historical method, students develop skills in broad contextualisation, long-term thinking, document analysis and archival research. By engaging first-hand with archives and close reading of texts, students emerge with the ability to critically interpret the past and how it continues to shape present social structures.

Typical availability

Autumn session, City campus,
Spring session, City campus

The subject is usually offered in these sessions. To confirm availability check the UTS Timetable Planner.