HISSG1002 THE USA IN CONTEMPORARY WORLD HISTORY
The overall aim of the course is to introduce a critical study of the history of the United States of America as the major power in contemporary world history. After introducing the formation of the USA as a series of British settlements in the seventeenth century, the American Revolution and the American Civil War of the nineteenth century, the emphasis of the unit will be on the `American Century¿, which begins at the end of the nineteenth century as the USA becomes the most powerful nation in the world. The concept of Empire will be a central one, and also the question of motivation for the USA¿s interventions in world affairs. The role of the Presidency and individual presidents will be a central focus, allowing us to understand the development of policies on race, work, women, the environment, military intervention and fiscal policy.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.