The Modern World, 1789 to the present

Cod y Modiwl: HY11820
Teitl y Modiwl: The Modern World, 1789 to the present
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Yi Li
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Professor Iwan Morus; Dr Yi Li; Dr Arddun Arwyn; Dr Steve Thompson; Dr Miguel Hernandez

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Open examination: 1000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Open examination: 1000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a familiarity with a body of historical knowledge relating to the Modern World, c. 1789 to the present day.
Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of ‘modernity’ and how it has been interpreted.
Demonstrate a familiarity with the range of primary and secondary sources which may be utilised by historians to study Modern World History.

Disgrifiad cryno

With the concept of modernity at its centre, this module addresses the Modern World, its shaping, and the historical understanding of it. Taking a global, rather than Euro-centric perspective and addressing themes rather than a narrative, aspects of modernity and the development of the modern world are considered in the period c. 1789 to the present day. Themes addressed include: Towns and Cities; Work and Leisure; Travel and Movement; Nation-States and Borders; Industrialisation; War and Violence; Ideologies and Social Movements; and Class, Race, and Gender.

Cynnwys

The module addresses a number of themes in the Modern World, underpinned with an understanding of modernity. An introductory lecture will address the concept of modernity, and lectures and seminars then address a series of themes (in one or more lectures each). The areas covered will include:

Towns and Cities

Work and Leisure

Travel and Movement

Nation-States and Borders

Industrialisation

War and Violence

Ideologies and Social Movements

Class, Race, and Gender.

The five seminars will be based on a selection of these broad themes.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Written communication skills will be developed through the coursework and written examination; skills in oral presentation will be developed in seminars but are not formally assessed.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will develop a range of transferable skills, including time management and communication skills, which may help them identify their personal strengths as they consider potential career paths.
Datrys Problemau	Students are expected to note and respond to historical problems which arise as part of the study of this subject area and to undertake suitable research for seminars and essays.
Gwaith Tim	Students will be expected to play an active part in group activities (e.g. short group presentations in seminars) and to learn to evaluate their own contribution to such activities.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students will be advised on how to improve research and communication skills through the individual tutorial providing feedback on submitted coursework.
Rhifedd	Through occasional discussion of relevant numerical data, e.g. figures, graphs, tables.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will develop their research skills by reading a range of texts and evaluating their usefulness in preparation for the coursework and the written examination.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be encouraged to locate suitable material on the web and to apply it appropriately to their own work. Students will also be expected to word-process their work and make use of Blackboard. These skills will not be formally assessed.

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