HIST20052 Venice and Cultures of Consumption
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Not running in 2026.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is HIST20052 hard?
HIST20052: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Three weeks studying in Venice: Renaissance trade in luxury goods, how Venetians bought and sold, and how the city regulated it.
After it you can
- Explain Venice's role as a trading empire
- Read historic sites and objects on location
- Link luxury trade to modern consumer culture
What you need first
the subject coordinator’s permission
Take in the same semester or earlier
ITAL20006 or ITAL30012
Can’t be taken together with
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%
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Quick answers
- When is HIST20052 offered?
- Not running in 2026.
- What do I need before taking HIST20052?
- Needs the subject coordinator’s permission. Must be taken before or alongside it: ITAL20006 or ITAL30012.
- Does HIST20052 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%.
- Can I take HIST20052 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate HIST20052?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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