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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of History, Classics and Archaeology : History

Undergraduate Course: Asia and Africa 2b: Nationalisms, Liberation Movements and the Legacies of Colonialism, c. 1880-Present Day (HIST08029)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of History, Classics and Archaeology CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaHistory Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course aims to provide students with an
introduction to the history of societies in Asia and
Africa. It seeks to broaden their view of what
constitutes 'history' 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. It is open to students from other Schools.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements A pass in any first level course
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information Plus one 50 minute tutorial per week to be arranged
Course Start Date 13/01/2014
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 33, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 10, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 151 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 60 %, Coursework 30 %, Practical Exam 10 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of the key concepts of African and Asian History - particularly religion, economies, cultures and societal structures - and an overview of the main political and
socio-cultural developments of specific world regions in the 20th and the 21st centuries, by way of essay and examination;
- 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;
- evaluate the work of others, including peers;
- manage independently personal timetables, workload and other priorities in order to meet established deadlines.
Assessment Information
- 10% Non Written Skills, 30% essay (3000 words), 60% two-hour exam (Spring Diet)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsAA2b
Contacts
Course organiserDr Felix Boecking
Tel:
Email: felix.boecking@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Marie-Therese Rafferty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3780
Email: M.T.Rafferty@ed.ac.uk
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