Introduction to History

Cod y Modiwl
HY12120
Teitl y Modiwl
Introduction to History
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Miguel Hernandez
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)
HA12120
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Professor Iwan Morus
Dr Yi Li
Dr David Jones
Dr Arddun Arwyn
Dr Eryn White
Mr Ewan Lawry
Dr Rhun Emlyn
Miss Nina Frohme
Professor Phillipp Schofield
Dr Steve Thompson
Dr Miguel Hernandez

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Bibliographical exercise: 1000 Words 30%
Asesiad Semester Short project: 2000 Words 70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Bibliographical exercise: 1000 Words 30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Short project: 2000 Words 70%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Undertake simple but essential bibliographical exercises
  2. Read secondary historical material with a degree of critical awareness
  3. Recognise the need to adopt best practice in undertaking research
  4. Engage with historical debate and offer observation on the relative merits of historical positions
  5. Represent their engagement with the secondary literature in oral (not assessed) and written (assessed) work
  6. Reflect critically upon their own historical perspective and anticipate the relevance of acquired skills for further study at degree level

Disgrifiad cryno

This course is designed to help students make the transition to the study of history at degree level.

Cynnwys

Through a series of fifteen sessions, students will be introduced to a range of skills, techniques and practical exercises intended to cover fundamental elements not only of undergraduate study but also of historians' practice. One of these sessions will be an essay feedback session (tutorial) with a seminar tutor. Seminar tutors will guide students through the following elements:

- summary and note-taking
- true paraphrasing and quotation
- research and time-management
- use of the library and IT
- presentations
- essay writing and examination preparation
- seminar work and group discussion

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Students will be provided with guidance on how to present their arguments effectively in their written work to prepare them for the rest of their degree studies.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Students will be presented with tasks to complete which will entail undertaking their own research, including into locating bibliographical materials, and presenting their findings effectively.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Through considering approaches to the study of history and assessed through the essay.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol The module ensures students become familiar with the essential skills of the historian, including referencing accurately and processing information to present clear and coherent arguments.

Nodau

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