HIS8061 : The Practice of History
HIS8061 : The Practice of History
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Nicola Clarke
- Lecturer: Dr Katalin Straner, Dr Aidan Collins, Ms Anne Redgate, Dr Kristin Hussey
- Owning School: History, Classics and Archaeology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
None
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
The Practice of History covers the breadth of the research interests of members of staff, and introduces students to the discipline at advanced level. It is concerned with ideas and theory and the practice of history.
As the compulsory module for SHS's MAs, this module will give students an overview of influential methodologies and theories of History and introduce them to how the discipline is practised at an advanced level in the twenty-first century.
Outline Of Syllabus
This will vary depending on the specialist research interests of the staff teaching on the module, but themes may include: history & anthropology; gender & sexuality; Marxism;‘Other’ histories; environmental history; microhistory; History and Science; Oral History and Transnationalism.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Students will have gained insights into the consideration and interpretation of political and cultural trends in history through a reading of a selection of significant texts. They will have had: an opportunity to use a range of secondary reading to engage in current critical debates at an advanced level; acquired a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of historical scholarship; displayed originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline; practised conceptual understanding that enables the student to evaluate current research and advanced scholarship; and to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Development of associated skills in research, critical reading and reasoning, sustained discussion and appropriate presentation of the results; a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship; to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences; to demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level; to continue to advance their knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level; and will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of: initiative and personal responsibility; and the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 90:00 | 90:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 11 | 4:00 | 44:00 | guided learning to accompany each weekly session |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 44:00 | 44:00 | N/A |
Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Seminars encourage independent study and promote improvements in oral communication, problem-solving skills and adaptability. Seminars encourage students to share ideas and information and develop a sense of common identity as historians before they undertake individual and more specialised advanced research projects.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Essay | 1 | A | 100 | Essay on methodologies and themes included in module (3,500 words). |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
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Written exercise | 1 | M | Formative assessment to help students practice writing methodological section of research proposal (500 words). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Submitted work tests intended knowledge and skills outcomes, develops key skills in research, reading and writing. Seminar attendance encourages participation and preparation.
Study-abroad, non-Erasmus exchange and Loyola students spending semester 1 only are required to finish their assessment while in Newcastle. Where an exam is present, an alternative form of assessment will be set and where coursework is present, an alternative deadline will be set. Details of the alternative assessment will be provided by the module leader.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- HIS8061's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- HIS8061's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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