Undergraduate Course: Identity War & Revolution in Europe 1789-1918 (HIST10199)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | History |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course aims to offer students a new perspective on the wars and revolutionary crises in Europe between 1789 and 1918 by examining them from the perspective of concepts of identity. In recent years historians have become fascinated with the formation of identities and their impact, and this course will make use of this new scholarship. The course therefore seeks to explore the relationships between the experiences, representations and memories of war and revolution, and the shaping of political, social, religious, cultural, gender and other identities. Topics will include the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the Franco-Prussian War, the Paris Commune, the First World War, and the Russian Revolutions of 1917. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783). |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course focuses on the theme of identity, therefore students wil develop an understanding not just of the events and developments under scrutiny, but also how they are represented and remembered. Students will be encouraged to make connections between historical developments, making comparisons between a variety of European countries. Students will evaluate a range fo written and visual sources, including political writings, newspaper reports, work of literature, painting, caricature, and sculpture. Students will be encouraged to develop critical approaches towards the changing historiographical treatment of these events. In the seminars, students will develop oral communication skills, articulating their own ideas through presentations and small group discussions. |
Assessment Information
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one two-hour examination paper (two-thirds of overall assessment).
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One essay of about 3000 words (one third of overall assessment); one take home examination paper ( two thirds of overall assessment). |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Karine Varley
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Course secretary | Ms Tamsin Welch
Tel: (0131 6)50 2306
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