Key Themes in Modern History

Cod y Modiwl
HYM0520
Teitl y Modiwl
Key Themes in Modern History
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Professor Iwan Morus
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Yi Li
Dr David Jones
Dr Arddun Arwyn
Dr Diana Valencia-Duarte
Dr Eryn White
Dr Steve Thompson
Dr Miguel Hernandez

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Written essay 1: (3,000 words) 50%
Asesiad Semester Written essay 2: (3,000 words) 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Written essay 1: (3,000 words) 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Written essay 2: (3,000 words) 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. 1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of relevant themes and approaches in the history and historiography of the modern era and of the key concepts selected for focused study.
  2. 2. Marshal and understand the use of appropriate evidence in formulating historical arguments in the field of modern history.
  3. 3. Demonstrate through written work an ability to integrate methodological, and where appropriate, comparative and interdisciplinary, themes into their own research.
  4. 4. Engage with primary sources as appropriate and demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of these sources for historians exploring particular questions in modern history. ​

Disgrifiad cryno

This module provides an introduction to key themes in modern history and prepares students for work on more specialized topics in the second semester. It focuses on the processes and developments that helped form the modern world, from industrialization to nationalism and colonialism, and from war and revolution to mass politics and media.

Cynnwys

​Sessions:

Introduction
Industrialization
Science
Nationalism
Colonialism
War
Revolution
Mass politics
Media
Conclusions

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Through seminar discussion, occasional individual and group presentations (not assessed) within seminars, and through essay writing.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Transferable skills developed through the module may help students define their own future career paths.
Datrys Problemau By understanding how historians of the modern era employ a variety of different methodological approaches and consider a range of sources in order to understand problems within their field.
Gwaith Tim Through seminar work, which may involve group activities.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun By guided reflection during seminars and feedback sessions following submission of written work.
Rhifedd The use of statistics, where appropriate to the topic under consideration, will form an integral part of discussion and the submission of written work on the module.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol By enhancing understanding of modern history and associated key historiographical debates. By developing the analysis of different kinds of primary sources related to the modern period.
Sgiliau ymchwil By undertaking research for essays and seminar discussion.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Students will be encouraged and supported in making use of IT in their research and in the preparation of assessed work.

Nodau

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