Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module HIST54630: Nations and Nationalism II
Department: History
HIST54630: Nations and Nationalism II
| Type | Open | Level | 4 | Credits | 30 | Availability | Available in 2007/08 | Module Cap |
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Prerequisites
- HIST54530
Corequisites
- HIST50130
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- Further study of the history of nationalism at an advanced level, extending work undertaken in Nations and Nationalism I, and normally leading to a dissertation in this field.
Content
- The module will address further key issues and debates in the study of nations and nationalism. Topics will include theories of nationalism, the relationship between nationalism and ethnicity, nationalism, memory and the 'invention of tradition', the construction of the nation-state and nationalism in colonial and post-colonial contexts.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Objectives are to be met through a programme of intensive directed reading, regular discussion of issues arising from the reading, and the production of an extensive piece of writing on an agreed subject.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 5 | fortnightly | 1.5 | 7.5 | |
| Other: Unscheduled meetings as requested by the student. | Variable | Variable | Variable | 2.5 | |
| Preparation & Reading | 290 | ||||
| Total | 300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 5000 words | 100% | |
Formative Assessment:
Discussion of work in progress.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University