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HST118   American History: From Settlements to Superpower   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F4
Pre-requisites   Normally a grade B in A level History or an equivalent qualification in History.
Pre Uni Qualification   Normally a grade B in A level History or an equivalent qualification in History.
Additional Information   Grade B in A level History or an equivalent qualification in History.

Description

This module aims to introduce students to the main narratives, themes, and problems of North American history, with a specific focus on the development of the U.S. Students will have the chance to explore a range of historiographical and methodological approaches appropriate to the study of the American past across a broad chronological period.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 33 % S2
Exam 2.0 50 % S2
Other 0.0 17 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.