History without Borders

Module leader: Norry LaPorte

Deadlines: Presentations should be completed by Friday 11 November and your 2000-word essay should be submitted before noon on Monday 19 December

The discipline of history has been constructed in the shadow of the nation state. This has profound consequences for the way in which western historians engage with ideas of modernity and progress. In contrast, global history is a dynamic and contentious field which challenges the predominance of narrow national histories. This module engages with the latter approach, providing space for you to make connections and comparisons across regions and time periods.

This year the content will be based around "crossing borders" with case studies ranging from Ancient Rome to the global Cold War

Past is Never Dead

Module leader: Juliette Harrisson

Deadline: Portfolio to be submitted before noon on Friday 9 December

In this module, you'll look at the role of memory in the study of history, through detailed examination of primary sources. You'll be focussing on one historical case study and building your understanding through this detailed look at one topic; for 2022-23, the topic will be Julius Caesar.

Who do you think you are?

Module leader: Juliette Harrisson

Deadlines: Your 2000-word essay should be submitted before noon on Friday 10 March and your presentation should be completed by Friday 28 April

In this module, you'll look at how our identity, both as individuals and as a culture, is shaped by historical contexts. You'll look at a series of case studies around a central theme. In 2022-23, the theme will be "Freedom and un-freedom".

History Dissertation Preparation

Module leader: Kristin O'Donnell

Deadline: Your work should be submitted before noon on Thursday 4 May

In this module you will be introduced to the History Dissertation. We will discuss methods and theories of studying the past, and hold small group discussions exploring historiography. You will choose your dissertation topic and have discussions with your proposed supervisor.

Career Experience Placement

Module leader: Duncan Frankis

Deadline: Your work should be submitted before noon on Friday 31 March

This module is an opportunity to gain experience working for an organisation or develop practical experience of contributing towards an event or campaign in a physical or virtual setting.