Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
Aims
To introduce students to the ways in which news, information and knowledge were created, disseminated and acquired in the early modern Atlantic world; to enable students to analyse various methodologies and theories used by historians to explore these topics; to expose students to the concept of `Atlantic studies¿; to familiarise students with historiographical debates surrounding the period and topic; to encourage students to consider how lessons learned from history could or should influence how we approach information exchange in the modern world; to increase student confidence in presenting academic ideas to a popular audience; to increase student skills in analysis, data management, communication and presentation.
Intended Learning Outcomes
demonstrate knowledge of the ways in which news, information and education were created, disseminated and acquired in the early-modern Atlantic world: 1,2appreciate the broad range of methodological approaches that can be used to explore the topics covered, and evaluate the differences between them: 1,2locate, evaluate and critically assess a range of primary sources and use them appropriately in the development of historical analysis: 1,2communicate effectively using written, visual and oral methods, to both academic and public audiences: 1,2relate historical knowledge to issues prevalent in today¿s society: 1,2
24 seminar hours12 workshop hours54 preparation for seminars60 preparation for and completion of assessments
Description of Module Assessment
1: Poster Presentation weighted 35%Poster presentationStudents will create a poster designed to explain the significance of a primary source, or a group of primary sources, to a public audience. This will be accompanied by a 10-minute presentation, again as if to a public audience. Q&A will be encouraged after the presentation. Students will undertake this task in pairs or small groups, but will receive individual marks.
2: Essay weighted 65%EssayStudents will select an essay question from a choice of c.10 and write a 2000-word response.