Undergraduate Course: Asia, Africa, Australasia 2a: Societies, Cultures and Empires, c. 1600-1900 (HIST08025)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
History |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The course aims to provide students with an introduction to the history of societies in Asia, Africa and Australasia. It seeks to broaden their view of what constitutes $ùhistory&© by introducing them to historical methodologies derived from anthropology, archaeology, religious studies etc., as well as encouraging them to link their knowledge of European and British History with developments in the wider world. This course further seeks to provide preparation for students intending to study African and Asian subjects at Honours level and/or to attend the semester two course Asia, Africa and Australasia 2b: Nationalisms, Liberation Movements and the Legacies of Colonialism, c.1900 $ú the Present Day. It is open to students from other Schools. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 1 introductory level History course at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | | | Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
&· demonstrate understanding of key concepts in African and Asian History $ú particularly religion, economies, cultures and societal structures $ú and an overview of the main political and socio-cultural developments of specific world regions between the seventeenth century and the end of the nineteenth century,
&· demonstrate skill in research and writing by producing a sound and competent essay, in accordance with the extended common marking scale;
&· demonstrate, by way of critical reading and source analysis, an awareness of the nature and use of historical evidence in often highly politicized fields of research;
&· present evaluations and conclusions clearly in both written and oral form (the latter incorporating both tutorial discussions and presentations);
&· evaluate the work of others;
&· manage independently personal timetables, workload and other priorities in order to meet established deadlines;
* demonstrate the above skills in examinations, essays, and non-written contributions to tutorials.
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Assessment Information
Students will sit a two-hour Degree Examination in the May diet (40%) of the assessment. In addition they will submit one 2,500-3,000 word essay (40%) [due beginning of week 7], and are expected to participate in discussions and make presentations within the tutorial group (20%). Assessment in this last area will be unchanged from the current course, Asia, Africa and Australasia: Peoples, Empires and Nationalism 2.
Visiting Students in semester one (VS1) will undertake a Subject Area administered exam/exercise in lieu of Degree Examination.
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Christopher Harding
Tel: (0131 6)50 9960
Email: Christopher.Harding@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Ruth Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)50 3780
Email: ruth.nicol@ed.ac.uk |
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