Making History A (V1000)
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Making History A
Module V1000
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
This module introduces the different ways in which we can approach and understand the past in order to illuminate and enrich our understanding of the present. It adopts a thematic approach, drawing together perspectives from historians, art historians and American Studies scholars to reflect on the different ways we can engage with similar types of historical subject matter such as war, empire, race and gender.
Through your study of a wide variety of texts and objects—from photographs to paintings, manuscripts to manifestos--you will become familiar with the central issues faced by scholars when they attempt to uncover and interpret the past - particularly the complexity of the historical record and the problematic nature of evidence. You will also learn how to analyse sources critically and to develop your own critical understanding of the past.
Module learning outcomes
Identify how to search for and read relevant, credible, academic secondary sources and apply in order to write cogently about historical issues.
Identify basic methods used in analysing primary and secondary sources and apply these in developing their own interpretation and arguments about historical questions.
Implement a range of strategies for managing time effectively and developing an active, independent approach to learning.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group written submission | T1 Week 5 | 30.00% |
| Essay | A1 Week 2 | 70.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
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