Undergraduate Course: Asia, Africa, Australasia: Peoples, Empires and Nationalism 2 (VS1) (HIST08022)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Part-year visiting students only |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
History |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course provides an introduction to the history of Africa, Asia and Australasia from the first contacts with the early-modern West to the present. Key themes run through the two semesters: the construction of social identities by the people of Africa, Asia and Australasia as well as by imperial powers, the exercise of political control in non-Western societies, issues of labour, migration and economic development, finally, the role and importance of religion in the politics and society of the non-West. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least one 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. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course it is intended that students will be able to:
? demonstrate understanding of the key concepts of African and Asian History ? particularly race, religion, gender, development, nationalism ? and an overview of the main political and socio-cultural developments of specific world regions between the 17th century and the present, by way of essay and examination;
? demonstrate skill in research and writing by producing a sound and competent essay;
? 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;
? evaluate the work of others;
? manage independently personal timetables, workload and other priorities in order to meet established deadlines. |
Assessment Information
Visiting students here in semester 1, will be required to take an exam (a ?take-home? exam) worth 40% of their final mark at the end of the first semester (in week 12), a 2,500-3,000 word essay (worth 40%) and to submit the journal in week 11 (worth 20%). Procedures for the ?take-home? exam will be announced.
Full year VS will be assessed in the same way of full-time students enrolled in our degree. Visiting Students here in semester 2 are required to sit the degree exam (a special paper covering the relevant part of the course will be set for them). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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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 4457
Email: ruth.nicol@ed.ac.uk |
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