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Module Title LC Practising History (A): Skills in History
SchoolHistory and Cultures
Department History
Module Code 09 22609
Module Lead Dr Elaine Fulton
Level Certificate Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites LC Practising History (B): Skills in History - (09 22608)
Restrictions none
Contact Hours Lecture-10 hours
Seminar-6 hours
Guided independent study-84 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description Practising History A: Skills In History supports students in the transition from school to university, and provides students a firm grounding in the skills needed to study History at undergraduate level. Working in small groups with a Personal Academic Tutor, and focusing on a specific historical topic, students will develop an understanding of the nature of the historical discipline; develop an understanding of the expectations of undergraduate work; develop an understanding of the principles of academic integrity and of academic referencing; develop their personal research skills; develop their knowledge of the on-campus and online resources available at the University of Birmingham; develop their written communication skills; develop their teamwork and presentational skills via formative seminar exercises; and reflect on their intellectual and personal development via the Personal Academic Tutoring process.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module the student should be able to:
  • Demonstrate understanding of the principles of academic integrity and academic referencing;
  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding 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 22609-01 : 2000 word essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
1 x 2,000 word assignment (100%)

Reassessment:
Resubmission of failed component(s)
Other
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