Problem solving |
Demonstrating an understanding of the nature of a comparative analytical approach, and how this approach can be applied to the study of the complex and multi-layered British Atlantic World across this particular period. |
Research skills |
Mainly concerns the location of secondary material. Assessed through the essays. |
Communication |
Seminar discussion and essay writing. The latter is formally assessed. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Seminar and tutorial discussion; tutors¿ feedback. |
Team work |
Seminar work |
Information Technology |
Locating some journal articles electronically. Surveying the historiography of the subject using various search tools. Essay-writing and presentation |
Personal Development and Career planning |
Studying the module puts students in direct contact with librarians at the National Library and elsewhere in the course of researching essays and considering research projects undertaken over recent years at NLW and elsewhere in Aberystwyth. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Develop a knowledge of, and familiarity with, a broad range of historical writing relating to the British Atlantic world and Atlantic historiography. |