(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)
Subject Specific Learning Outcomes
On completion of Level 1, you will be able to:
1. describe basic features of Ancient History and History and reflect on the range of primary evidence available to study them.
2. interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of historical enquiry, demonstrating a basic awareness of the nature of history as an academic discipline, and assess the appropriateness of some of the different approaches to history.
3. recognise the importance of the literary, cultural and socio-historical contexts in which historical documents are written and read.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On completion of Level 1, you will be able to:
1. communicate the results of your work by presenting structured and coherent simple arguments.
2. evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data, developing analytical skills.
3. apply techniques of historical enquiry and undertake analysis of primary evidence.
4. identify professional and disciplinary boundaries, and appraise your strengths and weaknesses as learners through individual and group work.
Competence Standards
1. demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles which are features of the study of History and Ancient History.
2. communicate key facts and appropriately contextualised ideas about History and Ancient History.
3. reflect on your approach to problem solving and your strengths and weaknesses as a learner.
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme. These may include essays, presentations, commentaries, creative writing assignments and exams.
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