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Module

HIS8105 : Reform and Resistance in British History (Inactive)

  • Inactive for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Professor Matt Perry
  • Lecturer: Professor Jeremy Boulton, Dr Shane McCorristine, Dr Vicky Long
  • Owning School: History, Classics and Archaeology
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 2 Credit Value: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

The module builds upon the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired in the compulsory modules HIS8024 and HI8025, and embraces a comparative approach towards the History of the British Isles at an advanced level. These aims are pursued through the analysis, discussion, and application of theoretical models to specific historical case studies.

Outline Of Syllabus

The module will explore the study of the impact of pressures for change, and opposition to them throughout British history, such as political struggle, social (public and private) conflicts. Seminar subjects may include: female emancipation, organisation and representation of labour, Catholic emancipation, Home Rule and devolution, nationalism, colonial independence, rights for immigrant communities, welfare reform, cultural and artistic innovation, the sexual revolution, youth culture, and popular protest.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion248:0096:00Researching and writing of assessments
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading541:0054:006 hours of reading for weekly seminar
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching92:0018:00Seminars
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesDrop-in/surgery22:004:00Drop in session for assessment
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study271:0027:003 hours preparatory tasks for weekly seminar
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesModule talk11:001:00Introduction to the module in week 1.
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Seminars encourage independent study and promote improvements in oral communication, problem-solving skills and adaptability. Seminars at MA level allow students to share perspectives on their reading and personal research interests, as well as to engage in an advanced-level critical discussion of the problems and issues surrounding the theme under review. Drop in sessions provide in-depth feedback and offer an opportunity for some one-to-one discussion on the assessments.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Essay2M50Essay of 1750 words (including footnotes but excluding bibliography)
Essay2A50One essay or assignment of 1750 words (including footnotes but excluding bibliography).
Formative Assessments

Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.

Description Semester When Set Comment
Written exercise2M500 word essay plan
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Submitted work tests intended knowledge and skills outcomes, develops key skills in research, reading and writing.

This module can be made available to Erasmus students only with the agreement of the Head of Subject and of the Module Leader. This option must be discussed in person at the beginning of your exchange period. No restrictions apply to study-abroad, exchange and Loyola students.

Study-abroad, exchange proper and Loyola students spending the whole academic year or semester 2 are required to complete the standard assessment as set out in the MOF under all circumstances.

Reading Lists

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