HR162-4-SP-CO:
Introduction to US History
2015/16
History
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
15
19 March 2013
Requisites for this module
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BA T700 American Studies (United States),
BA T708 American Studies (United States) (Including Year Abroad),
BA T7P3 American Studies (United States) with Film,
BA T7W6 American Studies (United States) with Film (Including Year Abroad)
The purpose of this module is to provoke novel and exciting debate about the history of the United States. The module covers a large range of topics including a number of key historical events as well as important social movements. The topics studied range from early settlements in Plimoth and Jamestown, through the American Revolution and expansion, U.S. Industrial Revolution, slavery and Civil War, up to the 1950s and 60s civil rights, women's and youth movements. It is hoped that every student will find something that he or she wishes to study in depth.
Besides gaining a basic grasp of US history, students will also participate in group discussions, improve their skills in writing essays, and explore the historical resources available in the Albert Sloman Library and on the World Wide Web.
As a light introduction to US culture and history, students may like to read Made in America by Bill Bryson.
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1 hour lecture + 1 hour class per week
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Source Review (1500 words) |
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40% |
| Coursework |
Essay (2000 words) |
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60% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Belinda Waterman, Student Administrator, Department of History, 01206 872313
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Prof Helen Jane Laville
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education)
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History
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