The Archival Inheritance

Cod y Modiwl
IL11120
Teitl y Modiwl
The Archival Inheritance
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Jennie Hill
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Jennie Hill
Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Julie Mathias
Dr Bethany Aylward
Dr Sue Lithgow
Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester ​Documentary analysis: 1500 Words 50%
Asesiad Semester Essay: 1500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 1500 Words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll ​Documentary analysis: 1500 Words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Outline the history of the collection, use and management of archives in the UK.
  2. Discuss the nature of archives and how they differ from other forms of information
  3. Evaluate selected archival documents.
  4. Explain the value of archives to society and individuals
  5. Describe the functions of an archive service and the work of a professional archivist.
  6. Identify and evaluate a range of relevant primary and secondary reading to support written work.

Disgrifiad cryno

The UK has one of the longest archival traditions, with our earliest record, Domesday Book, dating back to the eleventh century. This module will explore the history of the UK’s ‘archival inheritance’, examining the nature of its archival resources, the skills required to understand and interpret them, and the role and responsibilities of those who care for them.

Cynnwys

This module explores the historical development of archives and examines the role of services that care for them. In the first part of the module we will explore the historical and cultural significance of archives in the past and present and discuss their contribution to society. The key focus will be on understanding what archives are and how they differ from other forms of information, as well as understanding the depth and richness of information they contain. The module will also explore how the pattern of recordkeeping developed in the UK, and the role of archive services and the professional archivist. Key themes that will be explored here include acquisition, preservation and conservation, and access and outreach.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Effective oral communication will be required in seminars (not assessed) and written skills and style will be tested through assessment.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa This module has been developed for students who have an interest in archives and the archive profession and who may consider a future specializing in this area.
Datrys Problemau The assignments and seminar work require consideration of the problems associated with the use of primary sources.
Gwaith Tim Some collaborative work will be required as part of preparation for seminars.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Informal feedback on seminar work and formal feedback on assignments will facilitate student development.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol The description, evaluation, and use of archival sources
Sgiliau ymchwil Students will need to use research skills to locate primary and secondary source material and on occasions to provide context for this material.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Searching and use of appropriate websites and social media is a significant component of this module.

Nodau

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