University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

976404 Contemporary Switzerland

8cp; 3hpw

The subject has been designed to provide students with a basic understanding of contemporary Swiss history, politics, society and culture in national, continental and global contexts. In weeks one to four, students follow an umbrella program shared by all European Contemporary Society subjects, which introduces them to general issues relating to contemporary Europe. From week five onwards they pursue a separate program, focusing on contemporary Switzerland. The subject provides students with critical skills that allow them to identify major contemporary issues that shape present-day Swiss society. Insights are gained into long-term and more recent history and the complex notion of Swiss identity. Topics include contemporary politics, regional, cultural and linguistic diversity, Swiss neutrality, Switzerland's role in the Second World War and its subsequent approach to that past, its relationship with the EU and broader international role. Students develop critical thinking skills relevant to the multidisciplinary nature of the subject.

Assessment: Assessment tasks include essays.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $832.67
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,760.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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