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School of History · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course examines themes and problems in European History. The course will focus on a particular problem in European historiography, examined in depth in one period or across different periods from the medieval to the contemporary era. Particular attention will be paid to recent scholarly debates in historiography and diverse methodological approaches. Students will undertake a research project in European history. Please refer to the class summary for the enrolment period in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description of the presenter, theme, format, scheduling, detailed assessment, and indicative readings. This course may be taken more than once with a different topic in each instance. Sample topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Body and Society in Early Modern England - The Enlightenment and its Critics, 1700 to the Present - Political Authority in European History
Oral and/or written contribution to class activities – (weekly)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Research Essay Proposal – (1000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Oral Presentation (20 minutes)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Research Essay – (3500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks. This will comprise a combination of small group classes and individual consultations. The small-group classes will involve a combination of convener presentation, student presentation, group discussion and group activities. b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Weekly reading will be made available to students in electronic form.