Concepts and Approaches in History, English and Creative Writing - AMX4001

Assessment 1: Written plan

Plan/proposal for the written assignment.   

Written plan

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Case studies: four case studies of applied methods or approaches. These may be drawn from research seminars, timetabled seminar content, or independent research.  

Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Written assignment (creative, critical or investigative) showcasing a detailed deployment of a selected interdisciplinary method or approach from the module. Students will choose one from a list of methods and approaches (e.g. Queer Theory, AI in creative work, decolonising heritage) and undertake a sustained application of this method to analyse and generate insight into a specific topic (e.g. fantasy writing, the history of local industry, Shakespeare). Further guidance provided in the assessment brief and in dialogue with module tutors.     

How can we draw on concepts, methods, approaches and themes from across Humanities disciplines to conduct rigorous inquiry into our specialist interests? What are the advantages and challenges of interdisciplinary Humanities study? What do we learn when we combine the insight of different disciplines such as English, History and Creative Writing? This module expands your knowledge of advanced concepts, themes, methods and approaches in the Humanities, ensuring that your study of your specialist field is informed by the latest thinking and contemporary issues. Not only does this module set you up for your Major Project, it prepares you to be a nimble and creative professional, encouraging new ways of working and expansive thinking.

School of Arts and Humanities

Sample references included for validation only. 
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<li>Bressey, C. (2014). Archival interventions: Participatory research and public historical geographies. Journal of Historical Geography, 46, 102-104. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhg.2014.07.001" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhg.2014.07.001</a></li>
<li>Cranna, V., &amp; Hirsch, L. (2021). Decolonising the London School of Hygiene &amp; Tropical Medicine's Archives Service. Archives and Records (Abingdon, England), 42(3), 248-265. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1080/23257962.2021.1993806">https://doi.org/10.1080/23257962.2021.1993806</a></li>
<li>Iovino, S., &amp; Oppermann, S. (2014). In Serenella Iovino, Serpil Oppermann(Eds.), Material ecocriticism (1st ed.). Indiana University Press.</li>
<li>Ray, S. J., &amp; Sibara, J. (2017). In Sarah Jaquette Ray, Jay Sibara (Eds.),Disability studies and the environmental humanities: Toward an eco-crip theory (1st ed.). University of Nebraska Press. <a href="https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1p6jht5">https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctt1p6jht5</a></li>
<li>Franzosi, R., Dong, W., &amp; Dong, Y. (2022). Qualitative and quantitative research in the humanities and social sciences: How natural language processing (NLP) can help. Quality &amp; Quantity,56(4), 2751-2781. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-021-01235-2">https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-021-01235-2</a></li>
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AMX4001 - Concepts and Approaches in History, English and Creative Writing

Concepts and Approaches in History, English and Creative Writing

be able to apply and extend diverse creative, critical and historical practices. 

be able to select, critically reflect on and refine appropriate methodologies and approaches to complete a task, including the implications of that choice.

be able to know where and how to access and evaluate relevant and precise thematic, contextual and methodological information.

be able to select, organise, synthesise and analyse appropriate evidence/data, including primary sources, secondary scholarship and methodological guidance.

be able to analyse the ways in which disciplines and sub-fields interact, assessing the implications of inter- and multidisciplinary study to meet practical, creative and intellectual challenges.

be able to communicate clearly and accurately, selecting the appropriate form of communication for the task and audience.

be able to evaluate strengths and weaknesses in the arguments, analysis and creative output of others.