| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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40%
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3000-3500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1,2,4,5,6,7 |
| Assignment 2 |
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60%
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3000-3500 |
| Assessment Notes |
| Essay |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA: 1,2,4,5,6,7 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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competently complete a literature and primary source search for a research proposal;
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demonstrate an understanding of the range of issues and problems involved in considering the nature of historical knowledge;
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show an in-depth comprehension of particular methodological / theoretical / philosophical issue, chosen from options on: (i) Empiricism, (ii) Marxism, (iii) Psychohistory, (iv) the Annales School, (v) Historical Sociology, (vi) Quantitative History, (vii) Anthropology, Cultural History and Ethnohistory, (viii) Narrative, (ix) Oral History, (x) Gender and History, (xi) Postcolonialism, (xii) Postmodernism and Poststructuralism;
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present well written critical analyses of historical issues and approaches;
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present well referenced critical analyses of historical issues and approaches; and
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demonstrate an awareness of issues and debates in the historical interpretation of a specific period or event (as listed in the first assessment task).
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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 history at the postgraduate level is essential as this unit is taught on an off-campus basis online and by using the unit guide, which provides essential material for successful completion of the unit. It will be assessed through written essays.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the essays for the unit. Students will learn valuable communication skills through participation in online discussions (this will include debates and small group work). 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 unit will explicitly set Western modes of historical understanding in a larger global context, particularly through the ethno-history topic. However, all topics will be taught with due attention to cultural context and specificity.
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Information Literacy
Students are required 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 assessment tasks, 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 assessment tasks.
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Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions in both research and presentation. They will be required to collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.
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Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate research. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. This will be taught and assessed through their responses to the essays and discussions in online postings.
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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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