HIST 7005 - Writing History

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

This course provides students the opportunity to explore how we produce narratives about the past. It asks both how academic historians have theorised the production of narratives of events from the disparate source materials we use, and offers a discussion of the variety of genres available to historians. The latter includes autobiography and biography, historical fiction, family histories, art, novels, film and television. During the course, students will not only explore how we create history for a variety of types of audience, but will have the opportunity to produce different types of historical writing/ creative productions themselves. The course is particularly useful for students who wish to develop their historical writing/creative practice, and to use their research skills to create narratives of the past.

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Course Details

Course Code	HIST 7005
Course	Writing History
Coordinating Unit	Historical and Classical Studies
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	6
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Research essay, Creative Project, Self Reflection on Creative Project

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Katie Barclay

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a high-level understanding of the issues involved in producing a variety of genres of historical writing;
2. Use primary and secondary data to construct historical narratives;
3. Communicate historical information effectively in a range of formats and to diverse audiences;
4.Understand the ethical issues involved in the production of historical writing;
5. Reflect critically on their historical practice.

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2, 3, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4, 5
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1, 3
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	5

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Resources will be available through the Barr Smith Library and online.

Online Learning

Online activities will be completed on MyUni before class.

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course combines online activities with a seminar and significant independent research.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Structured learning
Online activities: 2 hours per week
Seminar: 2 hours per week

Self-directed learning
Reading: 10 hours per week
Research: 10 hours per week
Assignment preparation: 2 hours per week

Total: 264 hours

Learning Activities Summary

This list of topics is suggestive only and may change from year to year.

Week	Topic
1	Introduction
2	What is historical writing
3	Academic writing
4	Science communication
5	Historical novel
6	Biography
7	Family history
8	Re-enactments
9	Film and television
10	Radio and podcasts
11	Games
12	Round up

Specific Course Requirements

none

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Assessment Summary

Research essay 2000 words
Creative project 3000 words
Self reflection 1000 words

Assessment Related Requirements

none

Assessment Detail

Assessment	Description	% weighting
Research essay	This 2,000 word essay allows students to explore the theoretical and methodological issues around writing history.	30
Creative project	This 3,000 word equivalent assignment allows students to explore producing writing in a historical genre, other than the traditional research essay, so applying their theoretical knowledge.	50
Self-reflection	The self reflection (1000 words) provides students the opportunity to reflect on the creative project, to explain their artistic decisions, and to be self-reflective aout their professional practice.	20

Submission

Assessments are submitted through Turnitin on MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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