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At the end of this module the students will be able to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the main approaches and central debates in historical sociology. In particular they will be familiar with the key sociological concepts such as the state, war and organised violence, revolution, ideology, nationalism, genocide and empire.
Indicative Module Content:1. What is Historical Sociology?
2. From Nomadic to Sedentary World
3. Empires
4. Nation-States
5. The State Formation and Warfare
6. Revolutions and Civil Wars
7. Genocides and Terrorism
8. Nationalisms: The Origins and Historical Diffusion
9. Nation-States and Nationalisms: 19th and 20st Centuries
10. Historical Sociology and Contemporary Social Change
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 101 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: The students will write short weekly summaries on the topics discussed in class. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Essay: The first part of the module will be assessed by 2000 essay. | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Essay: The second part of the module will be assessed by the final essay of 2000 words. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments during office hours.