Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
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.
Aims
¿ 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: 1,2Situate their own dissertation research within existing historiography and wider relevant literature: 1,2Demonstrate organisational, intellectual, and reflective skills: 1,2Identify and reflect independently on sources and historiographical debates, developing the capacity for independent thought: 1,2Communicate critical analysis of a wide range of primary and secondary sources clearly and effectively: 1,2
24: 12 x two-hour seminars12: workshops4: individual/small group tutorials120: seminar preparation140: research and writing for assessments
Barred module combinations: Keele graduates may not attend any subject specialism which overlaps with modules already completed at Level 6.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Reflective Diary weighted 20%Reflective diary of 1500 words OR teach one-hour skills sessionStudents can choose between two assessment options:
1. A reflective diary, documenting themes and key readings covered in the weekly classes. Students may choose to reflect on a small selection of topic, rather than keeping a weekly diary.
OR
2. Level 7 students will teach one one-hour skills session to level 6 students on the Subject Specialism module. This will take place in the extra hour of contact on History modules. This session could explore skills such as essay writing, primary source analysis, literature review, digital humanities research, etc. The session will be assessed according to two items. First, the submission of a 500-word seminar outline submitted to the tutor ahead of the session outlining the intended learning aims, planned teaching activities and an explanation of how this session will benefit students on the module. Second, the session will be marked on the delivery of the session in terms of effectiveness in achieving the learning aims and student engagement.
2: Essay weighted 80%Essay 4000 wordsAn essay on a topic approved in advance by the module tutor, on any aspect of theory, historiography or case study covered in class, which will help the student situate their own research project within the wider literature.