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Module Leader: Dr Philippa Woodcock

This module runs across both semesters, starting in September each year. In this module, students will learn to become independent researchers by developing their historiographical and critical source analysis skills. Students will begin by preparing a formative proposal for their dissertation topic. In Semester 1, and they will explore a range of historical approaches through examining the historiography of their chosen dissertation topic. In Semester 2, they will learn how to analyse a range of primary source types and will write a critical introduction to the sources they will use in their dissertation. The culmination of the module will be the live presentation session, where they will present their project and initial findings to their fellow students. Students will learn through engaging in asynchronous activities within our Virtual Learning Environment, during optional live online classes with their lecturers, which will be recorded for those who cannot attend, as well as through attending talks by guest speakers who practice history within the heritage industry, such as archivists.鈥�鈥� 

Indicative Content

The module will include approximately 7-8 historiographical weeks. Content is likely to include: 

• Introduction to the module and basics of research process  
• Live sessions (recorded) – 1 with archivist talking about materials they can use in their work and 1 with colleagues discussing how they work with historiography and how they apply theory practically  
• Themed sessions on key areas of development of historical practice and historiography 

The module will include approximately 6-7 primary source weeks. Content is likely to include: 

• Institutional records 
• Chronicles  
• Oral History   
• Material Culture  
• Maps  
• Memoirs and Diaries   
• Letters  

The final sessions of the modules will address presentation skills and ‘Dissertation Next Steps.’