| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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50%
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2800 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Major Essay |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1-7 |
| Assignment 2 |
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50%
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2800 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Workbook |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1-7 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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demonstrate detailed knowledge of the political, social, commercial and cultural uses of history and historical scholarship;
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display knowledge of how the use to which history will be put affects or determines the form that history takes, and the conclusions drawn from that scholarship;
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understand the nature of historical debates and arguments, especially as they pertain to the purpose and agendas of historians;
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write and present well-constructed, properly-referenced historical prose;
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reflect upon their own understanding and engagement with the nature of historical knowledge; and
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conduct research appropriate to studying history at second year tertiary level.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the history discipline is taught through lectures and tutorials. The unit will be assessed through written assessment tasks.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written feedback on the assessment tasks and via online discussion. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks.
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Global Perspectives
The study of history, by definition, provides students with insights into the world of a different time and place and it therefore demands an appreciation of different values and cultures. This unit examines the development of history globally, including the dominant Western intellectual tradition, but also incorporating non-Western traditions and their impact on the historical discipline. Students will be assessed on this in their essays and practise this through the writing up and discussion of global perspectives on history.
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Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant historical literature and taught how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify issues and critically analyse the relevant literature.
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Life-Long Learning
By completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss key intellectual issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments.
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Problem Solving
Students are taught how historians research, analyse and interpret the past, and the biases (hidden and obvious) which impact upon their conclusions. Problem solving therefore lies at the heart of discussions and essay writing, as students attempt to deduce possible prejudices/preconceptions which colour historical scholarship and then account for these fairly. The skills are both practised and assessed in essays.
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Social Responsibility
The unit engages specifically with the way history is used for socio-political purposes and how major debates in history have often centred around the perception that the ends obscure the pursuit of historical accuracy or 'truth'. Questions about the responsibility of the historian to her/his society feature as part of the assessed tasks, as well as an ongoing aspect of discussion and teaching. Students will transfer their engagement with these issues to their broader studies and their lives beyond the university.
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Team Work
Students will practise their teamwork skills through participating in online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner.
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