Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LC Practising History (B): Skills in History
School	History and Cultures
Department	History
Module Code	09 22608
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LC Practising History (A): Skills in History - (09 22609)
Restrictions	Practising History (A): Skills in History (this is a co-requisite for all programmes EXCEPT those taking the degree of Medieval English and History - 5192)
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-6 hours Guided independent study-84 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	Practising History B: Approaches To History supports students in the transition from school to university by providing students with a foundation in the main methodological and theoretical approaches that underpin the writing and study of History. Working in small groups, and focusing on a specific historical topic, students will develop a foundational understanding methodological or theoretical approaches to the writing of history; develop a detailed understanding of (at least) three of these methods or approaches; enhance their understanding of the principles of academic integrity; develop their personal research skills; develop their written communication skills; and reflect on their intellectual and personal development via the Personal Academic Tutoring process.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a broad understanding of the genesis of the historical discipline and the major theories and methodologies that underpin it; Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of key texts in the scholarship of one particular subject (through an Intensive Study Topic); Demonstrate the ability to work independently to explain and analyse the material under scrutiny; Demonstrate the ability to communicate that understanding clearly and effectively in writing.
Assessment	22608-01 : 2000 word essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 2,000 word assignment (100%) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component(s)
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