Module ARA3162 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
ARA3162: Britain in the Middle East, 1798-1977
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to provide you with a nuanced understanding of how and why empire and imperialism works on the ground, the roles played by the various actors, the motivations and perceptions of the people involved, and the theories that historians have developed to explain empire and imperialism as a political, economic, social, and cultural phenomenon. It aims to engage you in a detailed analysis of the subject, a critique of the assigned readings, and an ongoing debate of the different interpretations of the readings and the case studies in class.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of British involvement in the Middle East through eight country case studies. 2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of imperialism and the methodologies and theories used to study it.. |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Understand how history is written and that history is only the attempt to represent and explain the past, it is not the past itself. 4. Read primary and secondary sources critically. 5. Employ theory in the interpretation of historical events. 6. Evaluate history and historical documents both orally and in writing. 7. Discuss and debate different historical explanations of past events and to respect different points of view about the past. 8. Understand and evaluate historical events, change, and continuity through multi-disciplinary approaches |
| Personal and Key Skills | 9. Think critically about issues and events. organisation of data, time and project management skills 10. Formulate a coherent argument orally and in writing. 11. Work independently and in a group 12. Ability to give an effective oral presentation in public 13. Write analytical essays that synthesize secondary material and interpret primary sources. |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentations and discussions | Every week (90 minutes | 1-12 | Oral feedback |
| Interpretation and critique of historical documents | Every week (15 minutes) | 1-12 | Oral feedback |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 20 | 1,000 words | 1-11 | Written feedback |
| Ten book reviews | 80 | 400 words each | 1-11 and 13 | Written and verbal feedback |
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Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (1000 words) | 1-11 | August/September reassessment period |
| Ten book reviews | Ten book reviews (400 words each) | 1-11 and 13 | August/September reassessment period |
