Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students will:
1. Be able to analyse evidence in a sophisticated manner, place it in context and assess its reliability;
2. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of critical thinking;
3. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse research methodologies and multi-platform information literacy that are fundamental to historical inquiry and more broadly applicable;
4. Assess how information is used by states, institutions and individuals;
5. Give presentations and submit written work which demonstrates critical thinking, creativity, is backed up by evidence, and is well-organised.
Indicative Module Content:
This module will include topics such as:
The Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Wrap the Flag Around Me and Ask No Questions: Nationalist Fairytales
The Hitler Diaries and other Forgeries
Moving Statues: Religion, Hysteria and the Suspension of Reason
Climate Change: A History of Denial
The Democratisation of Lies: Google, Facebook and Twitter (and WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat……)
Imperialists: Past, Present and Future
Bodycount: the (Mis)Use of Statistics
Protecting the Rich: How to Smear, Spy, Lie and Lawyer-Up for Harvey Weinstein
Xi, Trump, Brexit and ‘the Establishment’