This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
Though very young in its political and economic structures, Europe has a long history, which is explored in this module through a focus on its socio-political and cultural layouts, including the largest conglomerates that allegedly attempted to 'unify' it (e.g. Napoleon’s France), and the ideologies which accompanied them. The module will also introduce representations of these ideologies in literature, the Arts and public discourse, and will conclude by analysing the creation of the European Union, its political bodies and its current layout.
Total Contact Hours: 40
Private Study Hours: 260
Total Study Hours: 300
Main assessment methods
Essay 1 (2,000 words) – 50%
Essay 2 (2,000 words) – 50%
Reassessment methods
Reassessment Instrument: 100% Coursework
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate a broad understanding of the socio-historical and cultural background of modern and contemporary Europe;
2 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts by some of the most important writers and intellectuals in modern and contemporary Europe;
3 Analyse set texts in detail;
4 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ways in which European social and political history is manifested in the set texts.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate communication skills;
2 Write cogent and well-constructed arguments;
3 Undertake independent and wide-ranging research in the Library and online;
4 Take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development.
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