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Learning Outcomes
1. | Analyse some pivotal social and political events in contemporary European history between 1939 and 1968; | ||
2. | Evaluate the relevance and application of different historical approaches to central themes in contemporary European history between 1939 and 1968; | ||
3. | Critique accounts of historical events (between 1939 and 1968) in light of their knowledge of historical approaches and concepts; and | ||
4. | Exhibit range of historical skills, including the interpretation of primary and secondary sources, the cataloguing of change over time, and the explanation of different forms of historical causation so as to construct persuasive historical arguments. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Other | Primary source analysis (500 words or equivalent) | 20% |
Essay | Research Essay (1800 words or equivalent) | 30% |
Other | Online quizzes (x10) | 20% |
Test | In-class Test (800 words or equivalent) | 30% |
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