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HIST401H History Hons Coursework

Updated: 02 June 2010
Credit Points 24
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Year Long Off Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Year Long On Campus A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
13 April 2010 16 April 2010 Mandatory By arrangement with supervisor.
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in BA(Hons)
Co-requisites HIST402H (full-time students)
Restrictions HIST400
Notes

Honours candidates only.

Quotas apply to this unit: Semester 2: 1 off-campus
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s)
Unit Description

The unit examines historical philosophy and practice. The First Semester component involves an in-depth coverage of the philosophy and methodology of history, with particular emphasis on research practices at honours level. This provides the methodological basis for the honours dissertation as well as for further postgraduate study. The second semester component builds upon the theoretical work in First Semester. It uses a series of historical case studies to highlight important issues, with an emphasis on the handling of evidence and the practical application of theory and methodology in historical problem-solving.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Please consult coordinator
Note: Please consult supervisor for required text.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 100% 12,000
Assessment Notes
Four assignments of 3000 words each
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-5 GA: 1,2,4,6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify clearly an area of academic study, appropriate to postgraduate level work;
  2. work effectively with limited supervision;
  3. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principal themes in the area of study;
  4. demonstrate advanced abilities in analysis of key themes within the area of study;
  5. exhibit competence in oral discussion of historical methodology and History.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the discipline through the in-depth study in the area of their specialisation. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays) and seminar presentations. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will over a wide range of geographic and cultural areas in their Honours coursework. They will be expected to demonstrate a broad understanding of global issues as they impact on their selected topic areas. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data, including the skills to assess the utility of information, identify the most useful sources of information and critically examine those sources. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The skills learnt and practised in the honours coursework writing can be transferred to other areas of study and will be employable throughout the student's life. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and deconstruct a research question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where the most appropriate material is to answer the question. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
All students are expected to approach historical subjects from the point of view of social responsibility. As a discipline in the Humanities stable the study of history is especially appropriate to encourage students to think about issues of social responsibility. 		True
8 Team Work
Students will be working closely with other students and teachers in seminar situations and will be expected to contribute to discussions and to learn from the contributions of others in return. 		True
   

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