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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-08-03

Module Leader:

Rob Ellis

Version Number

2023.02

Learning Methods

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Seminar

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

This module aims to support the conception and planning of an independent research project, including locating and evaluating primary and secondary material, writing a proposal, creating and annotating a bibliography, defining an appropriate historiographical field, and writing a historiographical essay.  As such, the module will offer significant underpinning for third-year … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

Students will learn through a series of structured workshops (incorporating formal lecture and seminar elements where appropriate) and through directed activities in preparation for and following on from teaching sessions. Formal lecture elements will cover broadly factual and theoretical material whilst seminars will encourage analysis of primary source materials, discussion … For more content click the Read More button below. Use will be made of C&IT resources, including the University’s VLE, to provide students with learning resources but also to increase their abilities to select and access materials on the internet, in text databases and in a virtual learning environment. Students will chair and present some parts of these workshops either individually or in groups, to develop oral communication skills as well as organisational ability.

Outline Syllabus

The module will be delivered through workshops and seminars.  The workshops will introduce students to the skills required to evaluate, plan and complete a research project in history.  Specifically, they will cover how to select a topic, time management, citation searches, using electronic search facilities for primary and secondary material, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
be able to demonstrate a wide range of historical knowledge in depth, covering the history of a chosen topic.
2.
be able to demonstrate an independent perspective on historical interpretations.
3.
be able to understand how to evaluate and interpret significant bodies of primary material.
4.
be able to show an understanding of the processes of detailed research, and how to relate the findings of that research to wider historical debate.
5.
be able to communicate clearly and concisely, through the production of well-researched materials and following academic conventions.
6.
be able to locate a relevant body of secondary and primary material using the library, internet and other repositories.
7.
be able to work independently and efficiently, in the setting of priorities and the organisation of reading, research, and the preparation and presentation of work.
8.
be able to construct an articulate, reasoned proposal for future research.
9.
be able to compare and evaluate sources in order to establish an acceptable historiographical context for future research.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

Assessment is made, and feedback given, in accordance with the general grading criteria used by the History subject area communicated to students in the form of guidance and feedback documents for attainment at Intermediate Level, detailed guidelines which are shaped by the History Benchmark Document. The following assessment criteria are … For more content click the Read More button below. Evidence of quality researchClarity and structure of argumentHistoriographical awarenessAppropriate choice of documentsWritten expression

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