HIS-40080 - 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

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module allows students to develop their knowledge of the history related to their dissertation specialism within a structured weekly classroom setting.
Students will choose an essay topic which will help them situate their specific dissertation topic within the wider literature, either historiography or theory. The exact topics offered will vary from year to year based on the specialisms of the teaching team.

¿ To learn about the specific history connected to the student's masters dissertation topic in a structured class environment.
¿ To practise History reading, writing and presentations at a masters level.
¿ To reflect on how their own research will fit within existing historiography.

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically evaluate the themes and historiographical background of a detailed theme or focused period of history in a highly reflective manner: 1,2
Situate their own dissertation research within existing historiography and wider relevant literature: 1,2
Demonstrate organisational, intellectual, and reflective skills: 1,2
Identify and reflect independently on sources and historiographical debates, developing the capacity for independent thought: 1,2
Communicate critical analysis of a wide range of primary and secondary sources clearly and effectively: 1,2

Study hours

24: 12 x two-hour seminars
12: workshops
4: individual/small group tutorials
120: seminar preparation
140: research and writing for assessments

School Rules

Barred module combinations: Keele graduates may not attend any subject specialism which overlaps with modules already completed at Level 6.

Description of Module Assessment