Module Identifier HY12110  
Module Title INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY: SKILLS  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Dr Martyn Powell  
Semester Semester 1  
Other staff Professor Aled Jones, Dr Bjorn Weiler, Dr Michael Roberts, Dr Martyn Powell, Dr Peter Lambert, Dr Phillipp Schofield, Professor Roger Price, Professor William Rubinstein  
Co-Requisite HY12010 Available to Single & Joint Honours History students only  
Course delivery Seminar   12 Hours 6 x 2 hour seminars  
  Lecture   1 Hours  
Assessment Seminar presentation   All seminar work   20%  
  Course work   To include precis and essay work   80%  

Brief description


This course is designed to introduce Single and Joint Honours History students to the study of history, looking at the tools used by the historian and the nature of the discipline. through a wide range of tasks students will develop the key skills necessary for work in history, including: research skills, essay writing, seminar discussion, oral presentation, teamwork, reflection and self-awareness.

Reading Lists

Books
** Reference Text
Andrew Northedge. (1990) The good study guide.
Mary Abbott (ed). (1996) History skills: a student's handbook.
R Barnes. (1992) Succesful Study for Degrees.