American Studies Minor (Level 3)
American Studies Single Honours (Level 3)
History Dual Honours (Level 3)
History Major (Level 3)
History Minor (Level 3)
For a nation conceived in revolution, radical social thought has always had a special cultural and political significance, in spite of the apparent dominance of liberal capitalism as the main mode of ordering political, socio-economic, and cultural relations. This module explores selected critical social movements and intellectual traditions in the US, using both primary and secondary sources. This will serve both as an introduction to the field of the history of ideas and as a means of understanding the main contributions American culture has made to traditions of Western social thought.
Apply their critical understanding of historical ideas and movements through the analysis of the connections between social thought and social action. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
Evaluate evidence critically, argue logically, and challenge taken-for-granted assumptions. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
Present findings in appropriate oral and written form will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
Required reading and seminar preparation: 24 hours
Assessed Essay preparation: 50 hours
Exam preparation: 40 hours
Seminar Presentation preparation: 12 hours
c. 2000-word essay, enabling students to apply their critical understanding of the interaction between social ideas and movements though the analysis of a range of primary and secondary sources and give them feedback on their knowledge and skills acquisition.
Students will be able to choose from a range of set topics for a 15-minute seminar presentation to demonstrate the module's main learning outcomes in preparation for the assessed essay.
Unseen examination testing overall course content.
Participation is assessed according to effort as well as academic ability; i.e., evidence of preparation in response to set seminar topics, readiness to apply the preparation positively in class discussion, and quality fo contributions. Tutor will keep a weekly record to support marks awarded. Encourages development of both individual oral presentation and team-working skills in seminars and workshops
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