Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)
Module FOUD0097: Modern History
Department: Foundation Year (Durham)
FOUD0097: Modern History
| Type | Open | Level | 0 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Available in 2019/20 | Module Cap | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- To provide an introduction and a basis for further study of a specified period of modern history and culture, (which could include daily life; social groups; religion; wars and expansion; art; education).
- To introduce students to a range of primary and secondary source materials
- To support the development of key skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening in preparation for further study in the arts and humanities and social sciences.
Content
- A survey of a given period of modern history and culture
- Critical evaluation of primary and secondary source materials including texts, art, archaeology and material goods.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- By the end of the programme students will have:
- 1. Knowledge of a range of foundational subject concepts
- 2. Knowledge of a range of relevant research method
- 3. Knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary
Subject-specific Skills:
- By the end of the programme students will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of foundational subject concepts
- 2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant research methods
- 3. Demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of relevant vocabulary
Key Skills:
- By the end of the programme students will be able to:
- 1. Demonstrate critical thinking
- 2. Demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
- 3. Demonstrate appropriate use of number (where applicable)
- 4. Demonstrate the use of appropriate sources of evidence
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- enter text as appropriate for the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 3 hours | 30 | |
| Preparation & Reading | 70 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Essay | Component Weighting: 30% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Essay | 1500 words | 100% | yes |
| Component: Test | Component Weighting: 70% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Test | 2 hours | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment:
Weekly tasks
■ 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