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HS333: History Dissertation

Module Title History Dissertation
Module Code HS333
Module Tutor Iain Robertson
School Humanities
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 6
Pre-requisites Before taking this module you must pass HS240
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description Students will undertake a Dissertation of up to 10,000 words on an approved topic of their choice, using primary sources.
Indicative Syllabus The content will vary according to the Dissertation
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding

By the end of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:
(
a) a detailed knowledge of their Dissertation topic and of the sources used in the Dissertation; (
b) greater understanding of the techniques used in writing History, in particular an understanding of appropriate methodologies and of the relationship between primary sources and the finished product of the historian.



ii. Skills
Students should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
a) the development of skills generic to History, in particular skills of time management, self-directed study, and the use of libraries and information technology;
b) specific skills as used in their own Dissertation e.g. use of data bases, language skills, art-historical skills.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/Student Contact: 5%
Student Private Study: 95%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Dissertation: 8000-10000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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