Making History B (V2000)
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Making History B
Module V2000
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)
Module Outline
Building on Making History A, this module continues to explore 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 build on your analysis of sources to develop your own critical understanding of the past and address a range of historical questions.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate ability to search for and read relevant, credible academic secondary sources in order to write cogently about historical issues
Demonstrate basic methods used in analysing primary and secondary sources and an awareness of different approaches to history and implement in developing their own interpretation and arguments.
Apply appropriate academic writing and study skills to plan and write well-structured essays on historical topics.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 8 | 40.00% |
| Essay | A2 Week 1 | 60.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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