Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Humanities and Social Science

Learning Methods

Lecture
Off Site
Seminar
Tutorial

Module Offerings

6100HIST-SEP-MTP

Aims

1. To develop the student's ability to identify a relevant historical topic and formulate a research proposal designed to explore aspects of that topic to a high level. 2. To develop the ability of students to analyse and interpret primary and secondary historical sources in pursuit of a self-defined problem. 3. To develop students' ability to marshal evidence for a sustained argument and present that argument with clarity, fluency and coherence according to the tenets of historical scholarship.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate ability to identify a relevant historical topic, formulate a research proposal designed to explore aspects of that topic, critically assess the methodological problems inherent in the study of the chosen topic, and design, justify and implement a research methodology appropriate for the topic.
2.
Locate, gather and analyse critically evidence from both primary and secondary historical sources, present and defend the research.
3.
Marshall evidence and use it to present a sustained argument with clarity, imagination and coherence using appropriate means of written communication according to the tenets of historical scholarship.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Selection of research project and assignment of supervisor (Formative assessment). Effective consultation with supervisor. Development of key research questions. Identification of key archival/primary materials and analysis of secondary literature and historical debates. Submit synoptic Review in approved format (Summative Assessment). Oral presentation of argument and initial findings to audience of peers and academics (Formative assessment). Write and submit dissertation in approved format (Summative Assessment).
Module Overview:
The aim of the Dissertation is to develop the ability to identify a relevant historical topic and formulate a research proposal designed to explore aspects of that topic to a high level. You will develop the ability to analyse and interpret primary and secondary historical sources in pursuit of a self-defined problem.
Additional Information:The dissertation is an independent research project. Working under the direct supervision of a research-active member of staff, you will produce an extended piece of original independent research which will be strongly focussed upon primary materials and draw upon the latest developments in your field. Through this project you will develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of your chosen field of study. You will also further enhance key transferable skills developed from the L5 Research Paper, such as project management, effective research skills, effective communication, critical analysis and high-level evaluation of data as well as professional time management.

Assessments

Dissertation
Presentation
Essay