Identity War and Revolution in Europe 1789-1918 (VS1) (U03295)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-IWRVS1

This course aims to offer students a new perspective on the wars and revolutionary crises in Europe between 1789 and 1918 by examining them from the perspective of concepts of identity. In recent years historians have become fascinated with the formation of identities and their impact, and this course will make use of this new scholarship. The course therefore seeks to explore the relationships between the experiences, representations and memories of war and revolution, and the shaping of political, social, religious, cultural, gender and other identities. Topics will include the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the Franco-Prussian War, the Paris Commune, the First World War, and the Russian Revolutions of 1917. Not to be taken with the History course HI0153 Nations and Nationalism in Europe 1789-1920.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U03260

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course and any second level historical course or equivalent. Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at grade B or above. This course cannot be taken with HI0153 Nations and Nationalism Before enrolling students on this course, Directors of Studies are asked to contact the History Honours Admissions Secretary to ensure that a place is available (tel.503783).

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	11:10	13:00	Room 1.110, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course focuses on the theme of identity, therefore students wil develop an understanding not just of the events and developments under scrutiny, but also how they are represented and remembered. Students will be encouraged to make connections between historical developments, making comparisons between a variety of European countries. Students will evaluate a range fo written and visual sources, including political writings, newspaper reports, work of literature, painting, caricature, and sculpture. Students will be encouraged to develop critical approaches towards the changing historiographical treatment of these events. In the seminars, students will develop oral communication skills, articulating their own ideas through presentations and small group discussions.