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Students who complete this module should be able to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of diverse academic viewpoints and methodologies;2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the role of history outside academia; 3. Assess the importance of history and its uses in wider society; 4. Analyse how history is used by states, institutions and entrepreneurs; 5. Be familiar with the historiography and techniques public history;6. Demonstrate a knowledge of research skills that are fundamental to historical inquiry and more broadly applicable;7. Submit written work appropriate to a Stage Two student of History.
Indicative Module Content:The module will be drawn from the following main topics:
1. History Today: An Introduction
2. Donald Trump and Charlottesville: The politics of moving statues
3. Streetlife: Writing the History of ‘ordinary people’
4. Writing historical biography
5. Blackadder: A TV History
6. How Inevitable is Today?
7. History and Fake News
8. ‘Blogging History: A Musical Past
9. Inventing the Past: Creation Myths and History
10. Women and Power: A Historical Overview
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 0 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 120 |
Total | 130 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: 1,500 word essay | Week 10 | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Continuous Assessment: Participation in class exercises | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Feedback on the end-of-semester Essay Assignment will be given by appointment in one-to-one meetings.
Name | Role |
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Dr Jenna Byers | Tutor |
Dr Chiara Tedaldi | Tutor |