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

Undergraduate Course: Methodology of History 1 (HIST10003)

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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaHistory Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe aim of the course is to identify and distinguish a variety of historical discourses, and modes of historical explanation, within the western, Judaeo/Christian - classical traditiont. A particular concern is to explore the unique dynamism and tensions which have powered the shifts within western historiography, within social and cultural contexts. Covering such a huge span, the course concentrates on particular themes and periods. Dr Ahnert introduces Augustine of Hippo and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Dr Dawson Giambattista Vico, Michel Foucault and post/structuralism while Dr Webster brings in Christian teleology, Montaigne and Descartes, Hegel and Marx and then Feminism. The course is particularly valuable because it encourages students to evaluate their other historical studies in the light of this introduction to historical thought. In the course they sample works by a mixture of historians, philosophers and social analysts and form their own judgements about them. The course is taught by seminars, focused on student papers, and held by one of the participating staff, who all take part in the first and last seminar. The course handbook contains standard Departmental information, a list of seminar topics, and a bibliography. Essay topics are arranged individually with tutors. Library resources are sound. Student feedback is by means of questionnaire and individual discussion.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting students should have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. Applicants should note that, as with other popular courses, meeting the minimum does NOT guarantee admission.

** as numbers are limited, visiting students should contact the Visiting Student Office directly for admission to this course **
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  19
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 172 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 67 %, Coursework 33 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1) Learn enabled:  No Quota:  5
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 172 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 67 %, Coursework 33 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To follow.
Assessment Information
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one two hour examination paper (two-thirds of overall assessment).
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one take home examination essay (two-thirds of overall assessment).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsMethodology
Contacts
Course organiserDr Tom Webster
Tel: (0131 6)50 3763
Email: Tom.Webster@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk
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