Special Topic In History HIST5055

  • Academic Session: 2023-24
  • School: School of Humanities
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Either Semester 1 or Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No

Short Description

This course is typically taught to one or more students on a specialist topic agreed with the course convenor.

Timetable

10 individual weekly tutorials

Requirements of Entry

Standard entry to masters at College level.

Excluded Courses

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Assessment

Assessment

Written work not to exceed 5,000 words, usually in the form of one essay of 3,500-5,000 words.

Course Aims

This courses aims to:

■ allow students to pursue specialised topics of study in History.

■ foster independent study, under the guidance of regular meetings with a tutor.

■ develop bibliographical skills.

■ develop critical reading and writing skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

■ develop specialist knowledge and understanding of specific historical topics

■ develop a critical understanding of primary sources and secondary materials relevant to the defined historical problem

■ evaluate alternative historical interpretations

■ attain a level of expertise and knowledge which will enable further research at an advanced level

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.