Introduction to Humanities

Cod y Modiwl: GS09920
Teitl y Modiwl: Introduction to Humanities
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2025/2026
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Emma Butler-Way
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): GS09720
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 1500 Words	60%
Asesiad Semester	Presentation: 10 Minutes	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 1500 Words	60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Presentation: 10 Minutes	40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a broad understanding of the themes of the module and their chosen degree subject.
Demonstrate ability to apply modes of analysis to a range of written and visual texts
Engage with information from a range of learning resources and guests from different backgrounds (e.g. textbooks, academic papers, popular media, digital media; literature, film, performances).
Effectively express themselves and their ideas in a seminar environment.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module will provide students with a foundational understanding of key concepts and theories which underpin humanities subjects. The module will focus on the text as a key site of analysis and cultural production. Students will be introduced to different ways of reading, analysing and performing written and visual texts. Students will evaluate how artistic choices influence how meaning is communicated. Students will learn how to evaluate texts from comparative and historical perspectives.

The module will define and evaluate different approaches which are relevant to their individual schemes of study, drawing from the following set of core concepts and approaches, including popular movements and forms of analysis in literature, drama, television and film:

The text; context; historicism; representation; meaning; comparative approaches; historicist approaches.

Cynnwys

Content is delivered over 30 hours: 2 hour weekly lectures, 2 hour seminar every second week which may include a mix of formats including a traditional seminar and/or viewings of films and performances.
The theme can, as required, link to content of other foundation modules to provide further opportunity for learning and reflection.
Students will be given advance reading ahead of the seminars to aid discussion and reflection.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Students will learn appropriate terminology related to their discipline, as well as use language and communications methods appropriately.
Gallu digidol	Students will make use of standard VLE tools such as BlackBoard and Panopto. They will also become familiar with and develop their skills using MS Teams, PowerPoint, and Word.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Students will develop their critical thinking and analytical skills through working with different visual and written texts.
Myfyrdod	Students will reflect on their own learning styles and experiences through seminar discussions and tasks. Seminars will emphasise student-led learning
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	Students will learn to examine diverse visual and written texts as a key mode of cultural production relevant to their specific discipline. They will learn how their subject uses particular analytical approaches to texts. They will become familiar with subject-specific terminology and demonstrate an ability to employ it in the appropriate context.

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