HIS-40002 - 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

In this module, students consider two broad questions which will help them plan and prepare their dissertation: What methodological approach may best suit my project? What, if any theories may suit my project?
In order to answer these questions, students will be introduced to different approaches to the research and writing of history, engage with debates on the status of historical knowledge, and examines the sources and resources available. The module aims to broaden students¿ understanding of methodological debates within history and to provide conceptual and other tools for their own research work. The core seminars are led by specialists within the department and are open to all postgraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Throughout, students are encouraged to reflect on the relevance of the material under consideration to their own research topic.

- introduces different approaches to the research and writing of history
- engages with debates on the status of historical knowledge
- examines the sources and resources available.
- broadens students¿ understanding of methodological debates within history
- provides conceptual and other tools for their own research work.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate familiarity with different approaches to the research and writing of history: 1,2
Engage with debates on the status of historical knowledge: 1,2
Examine the sources and resources available to do the dissertation, especially relating to methodology and theory: 1,2
Demonstrate a firm understanding of methodological debates within history: 1,2
Demonstrate a firm understanding of the conceptual and other tools available for their own research work: 1,2

Study hours

11 x 2-hour seminars
2 research seminars at Keele of c.2 hours each.
66 hours for weekly class preparation
208 hours for researching, preparing and writing assessments

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment