| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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exhibit a wide-ranging knowledge of the various settings (political, social, religious) which gave rise to the Byzantine empire and the ability to identify key aspects of, and assess critically the influence of, these settings on beliefs and practices within the society;
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demonstrate a high level of competence in the use of primary texts as resources for historical study through a working knowledge of the variety of text critical methods available, and of the major concepts and models presently adopted by historians;
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exhibit the facility to transfer competence with primary texts in general to the task of analysing the texts relating to Byzantine history;
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gain a critical understanding of Byzantium and the societies with which they impacted through the study of their primary texts;
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demonstrate the ability to write clearly and analytically at a Masters level; and
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participate in effective discussion with fellow students on the Bulletin Board of the WebCT site at an advanced level of critical enquiry.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge to think critically and improve their academic skills through the assessment tasks.
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Communication Skills
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 essay and online assessments.
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Global Perspectives
The analysis of the civilisations of western Europe, Byzantium and the Near East broadens the world perspective of students, leading to an appreciation of the cultural legacy of these and other medieval civilisations.
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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.
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Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary life-long skills to be able to research, write and discuss social 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 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.
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Social Responsibility
In history, students encounter the behaviour of humanity in a range of social, political and economic settings. Judgements are made about these behaviours and about their effect upon society.
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Team Work
Students will practise working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems online, taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others on the discussion board and in their own essays.
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