Problem_solving |
Students will be expected to identify and respond to historical problems and carry out appropriate research before the seminars and before writing essays. This will be assessed as part of the assessment of the essays. |
Research skills |
These skills will be developed through the research students are expected to carry out before the seminars and for the essays. This will be assessed as part of the assessment of the essays. |
Communication |
This skill will be developed through the two essays, the project and the seminar discussions. This will be assessed as part of the essay and project assessment. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Written work will be returned in tutorials where advice will be given on improving students¿ research techniques and essay writing skills. |
Team work |
Students will work together in seminar preparation and discussion |
Information Technology |
Students will be encouraged to locate suitable material on the web and to access information on CD Roms and to apply it appropriately to their own work. Students will also be encouraged to word process their work. These skills will not be assessed formally. |
Application of Number |
Students will be presented with some statistical data during the seminars and the appropriate use of such statistics will form part of the assessment of the written work. |
Personal Development and Career planning |
This module will help develop written and oral skills. Other activities, including research, assessment of information and writing in a critical and clear manner, will further develop useful skills of analysis and presentation. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Students will acquire the ability to study, analyse and discuss primary sources; in particular, they will learn how to use literary materials to discuss historical problems. |