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HIS42380

Academic Year 2024/2025

Research Collaboration (HIS42380)

Subject:
History
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
History
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Professor Sandy Wilkinson
Trimester:
Autumn and Spring (separate)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module offers graduate students a unique, hands-on introduction to conducting major research projects in the humanities. Designed to simulate a professional research environment, this internship-style course allows you to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, enhancing both your research and collaborative skills.

Program Structure:

At the beginning of the academic year, you will receive an email detailing a variety of project options, each led by experienced principal investigators from the School of History. These projects vary each year, providing fresh and exciting opportunities that align with the dynamic fields of historical research. You will select a project that not only matches your academic interests but also complements your existing skill set, ensuring a mutually beneficial engagement.

Learning Experience:

Under the guidance of a principal research investigator, you will contribute to the development and execution of significant research endeavours. This collaboration will involve various stages of research, from initial data gathering and analysis to the presentation of findings. The module is structured to help you:

Develop Specialised Skills: Gain specific research techniques that are critical in the field of humanities.
Enhance Professional Competencies: Improve your ability to manage complex projects, solve problems creatively, and work effectively in a team.
Achieve Research Milestones: Work towards concrete objectives set by your project lead, contributing directly to the broader goals of the research.
Network and Collaborate: Build professional relationships within the academic community, enhancing your future career prospects.

Evaluation and Feedback:

Continuous feedback from your project lead will help you refine your approaches and deepen your understanding of the subject matter. The hands-on experience gained through this module is invaluable, providing you with a substantial edge in the competitive field of historical research

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Experience Major Research in History:
Gain practical, hands-on experience by contributing to a significant research project, learning the nuances of historical research methodology and execution.

Collaborate with Expert Historians:
Work directly under the guidance of a Principal Investigator, playing an integral role in achieving project-specific outcomes and gaining insights into professional research dynamics in the field of history.

Develop Problem-Solving Skills:
Enhance your ability to identify and address challenges within the research process. This includes recognising necessary skills for project milestones, acquiring new competencies, and applying innovative solutions to overcome obstacles.

Acquire and Apply New Skills:
Identify the skills and knowledge required to meet the project's objectives and actively seek opportunities to acquire and apply these skills effectively, thereby enhancing your professional growth and adaptability.

Contribute to Scholarly Work:
Make a measurable contribution to a scholarly project, resulting in tangible outcomes that may include research findings, publications, or presentations

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

200
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
You will actively engage in hands-on research, ensuring a practical, immersive learning experience. To support your development and ensure success in your tasks, you will receive comprehensive training tailored to the specific requirements of your project. This training is designed to equip you with both the foundational and advanced skills necessary for effective historical research.

As part of a team-based project, you will learn the dynamics of collaborative scholarly work. This involves:

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working alongside researchers possibly from different specialisations within the field of history, which enriches the research process and your understanding of complex historical issues.

Project Management: Either through observing, or organising your own part of the project, you will gain experience in managing various aspects of a research project, from planning and execution to evaluation, which is crucial for any future roles in academia or related fields.

Communication Skills: Developing clear and effective communication strategies, essential for working within a team and for presenting research findings

This approach not only simulates professional research environments but also prepares you for a variety of career paths in history, academia, and beyond, by instilling essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: You will work alongside a PI on a research project and achieve agreed outputs. There will be a final presentation or report or blog to capstone the research. Week 12 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

100

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

You will receive ongoing feedback on the research you are undertaking via meetings with the PI. You will also receive written feedback on the final body of work you have produced along with the Blog.

Name Role
Professor Catherine Cox Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor William Mulligan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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