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Postgraduate Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)

Module HIST55330: Twentieth-century Empire, I

Department: History

HIST55330: Twentieth-century Empire, I

Type	Level	Credits	Availability	Module Cap	Location
Open	4	30	Available in 2007/2008		Durham

Pre-requisites

None

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

None.

Aims

Introduction to the advanced study of Twentieth-century Imperial History.

Content

The module will address selected aspects of the Twentieth-century history of the European empires,reflecting current debate on the subject, and particular interests of student. Major topics covered include the establishment of effective imperial rule, the economy and politics of imperial rule, the nature of imperial decision-making and the construction of colonial authority at the local level.

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	7.50
Other: Unscheduled meetings as requested by the student.	Variable	Variable	Variable	2.50
Preparation & Reading				290
Total				300

Summative Assessment

Component	Component Weighting	Element	Length/Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Essay	100%	Essay	5000 words	100%

Formative Assessment

Discussion of work in progress.

Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.