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On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
·Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding on the French revolution
·Appreciate the expectations and ideals of the French revolution
·Examine the foreign influences which contributed to nourish the political debate before 1789
·Distinguish the successive regimes between 1789 and 1958 and identify their respective characteristics
·Explain the importance of the period 1789-1958 in the redefinition of a national identity
·Evaluate the influence of the French revolution on foreign European countries and outline its importance in the reshaping of modern Europe
·Analyse and critique primary sources relevant to this module
·Engage in informal group discussions
·Deliver a 15-minute oral presentation based on primary sources and secondary literature
·Write a substantial research project on one aspect of the French revolution
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 11 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 22 |
Specified Learning Activities | 95 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 95 |
Total | 223 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | % of Final Grade | Timing |
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Essay: 4,000 word research paper | 40 |
Week 12 |
Presentation: A combined 10-15 minute in-class seminarpresentation and 1,500 word written essay | 40 |
Varies over the Trimester |
Attendance: Students are graded on their contribution inseminars throughout the semester | 20 |
Throughout the Trimester |
Compensation
This module is not passable by compensation
Resit Opportunities
In-semester assessment
Remediation
If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where pemissible