School Of Humanities And Communication ArtsTheories and Methods of HistoryWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102001.1
Discipline: HISTORY
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Students are expected to have completed prior study in either the History and Political Thought or Modern History majors and to understand the conventions of essay writing and referencing in history.
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Successful completion of 60 credit points of study in currently enrolled course.
About this Unit
In 2020 this unit replaced by 102766 - Historical Methodologies. In this unit we consider the nature of historical inquiry by looking at ways in which historians have theorised about history, and at debates about the meaning of historical truth and knowledge. We consider a wide range of historical approaches and methodologies, and read some of the discussions among historiographical theorists and philosophers. We also consider the challenges posed by particular kinds of sources. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own essay project with guidance from teaching staff.
Courses| 1652.7 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) | CONTINUING |
| 1823.2 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars | CONTINUING |
| 1823.3 | Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) Dean's Scholars | CONTINUING |
| 6021.1 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) | CONTINUING |
| 6021.2 | Diploma in Arts/Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Secondary) | CONTINUING |
Specialisations
| M1033.1 | History and Political Thought | CONTINUING |
| SM1121.1 | Modern History | CONTINUING |