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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : Common Course (History, Classics and Archaeology)

Undergraduate Course: History in Practice (CHCA10001)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaCommon Course (History, Classics and Archaeology) Other subject areaEconomic and Social History
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 20-credit course provides students with an introduction to the practical components and skills of researching and writing history, encouraging critical reflection on the disciplinary area. It deals specifically with the location of sources how to frame historical questions, methods of analysis, and project design. It will enable reflection on the wider arena in which history is researched and produced, within the media, cultural industries, family or community history, as well as within academic study. It is designed to prepare students for the writing of a history dissertation.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 18, Wednesday, 09:00 - 09:50, Zone: Central. Appleton Tower LT4
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Skills in locating a range of sources in libraries, online and in archives.
- Understanding of the role of research questions and hypotheses.
- Knowledge of at least two methods of historical analysis.
- Awareness of the roles of concepts, theories and grand narratives in research design.
- Enhanced presentation skills.
- Practical experience of planning and completing a research project as a stepping-stone to the Dissertation.
Assessment Information
One workshop task report (2,000 words; 10 per cent). One project report (5,000 words; 90 per cent).

Please note:
Assessed by coursework only. The course is not examined.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Julian Goodare
Tel: (0131 6)50 4021
Email: J.Goodare@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Rosie Filipiak
Tel: (0131 6)50 3843
Email: r.filipiak@ed.ac.uk
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