HIS-20093 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

i) Average of 55% or above in years 1&2 with no reassessment as a 2nd attempt in year 2; ii) General aptitude (i.e. by application for study abroad, an interview during year 2 and recommendation of personal tutor, relevant year tutors and Programme Director)

Barred Combinations

BA History with International Year, single honours only

Description for 2024/25

This module allows students to complete a year of study related to their degree programme in an approved institution in another country. Such study may include components relating to the learning or further development of a foreign language and cultural engagement, in addition to the study of the student¿s principal subject in an international context. The topics that students will study will be appropriate to Level 5 or higher and agreed between the student and his/her School¿s Study Abroad Coordinator prior to the start of the international year.

The aims of this module are to:
1. allow the student to experience study in another country;
2. enable students to acquire an international perspective on their principal subject, and to build up a wide network of contacts;
3. enable students to appreciate the added value that arises from first-hand experience of the different academic and research approaches between the UK and other countries.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe, discuss and reflect upon the cultural and international differences and similarities of different learning environments; will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
discuss the benefits and challenges of global citizenship and internationalisation; will be achieved by assessments: 3
explain how their perspective on their principal subject is enhanced by locating it within an international setting; will be achieved by assessments: 2
design, plan and critically evaluate historical research projects with respect to global or transnational history, record relevant information accurately and systematically and be able to reflect upon a range of sources in a critical manner; will be achieved by assessments: 2,3
integrate, apply and develop enhanced principles relating to historical analysis, to recognise, describe, and explain cultural phenomena across national boundaries and reflect critically on problems relating to contemporary society and culture. will be achieved by assessments: 2,3

Study hours

Students are overseas on a study abroad year at an approved institution in another country. Their studies are split between directed study and non-directed private study at the international partner institution.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment