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World War 1: A History in 100 Stories

Learners: 693

Instructor: Bruce Scates

Duration: 4.00

This free online course from Monash University is part of the 100 Stories Project, commemorating the Anzac centenary and exploring the cost of war. Through a critical examination of the conflict, you will go on a journey across the battlefields of Gallipoli and the Western Front and into the homes of the ordinary people who suffered it. Hear from leading historians in the field and learn how to research your own stories. By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of one of the greatest catastrophes of the 20th Century and the skills to embark on independent research of your own. Join us to explore the themes of grief and suffering, hope, anguish and loss, and discover the stories of the 'other Anzac' - indigenous soldiers too often ignored in their history.▼▲

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Cost:

Free

Provider:

Futurelearn

Certificate:

Paid Certification

Language:

English

Start Date:

5th Nov, 2018

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Updated in [July 27th, 2023]

Monash University's World War 1: A History in 100 Stories course commemorates the Anzac centenary and explores the cost of war. It coincides with ANZAC Day on 25th April, and suggests new and more inclusive ways of remembering. Participants will go on a journey across the battlefields of Gallipoli and the Western Front, and into the homes of the ordinary people who suffered the war. The 100 stories distil the experience of the Great War, and explore themes such as grief and suffering, hope, anguish and loss. Leading historians in the field will be heard from, and together participants will debate the meanings of the stories. Topics such as the physical and psychological wounds of war, women’s mobilisation, and indigenous soldiers will be examined. Participants will also learn how to research their own stories, and be introduced to new digital archives that are changing the way they remember the War. By the end of the course, participants will have a better understanding of one of the greatest catastrophes of the 20th Century, and the skills to embark on independent research of their own. This course is for anyone with an interest in history.