Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
To analyse the infrastructure, mechanics and dynamics of Imperial rule; to explore a range of case studies which illustrate the different modes of Imperial action; and to evaluate imperial thought and ideologies during the colonial period, in order to advance students' historical and historiographical knowledge using a wide variety of primary and secondary sources.
Intended Learning Outcomes
analyse the political, economic, social and cultural dimensions of imperialism in the modern era: 1,2demonstrate the ability to evaluate and use texts and other source materials, both critically and with empathy, while addressing questions of genre, content, perspective and purpose: 1,2analyse how the histories of Africa and the Indian sub-Continent have been profoundly shaped by imperialism in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries: 1,2
12 lectures, 12 whole cohort workshops, 12 seminars, 60 hours seminar preparation, 54 hours lecture consolidation and assessment preparation & completion
Description of Module Assessment
1: Unseen Exam weighted 50%Two questions in eight hours.An unseen eight-hour take home examination in which students will have to answer two essay questions from a list of c.8 questions.
2: Portfolio weighted 50%PortfolioThe portfolio of written work should be c. 2000 words in length (4 pieces of c.500 words), containing several pieces of reflection and analysis such as document commentary, book review, lecture commentary, short essay, to be set by the tutor.