This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr David Motadel SAR 3.16
Availability
This course is compulsory on the BA in History. This course is available on the BSc in Government and History, BSc in International Relations and History and BSc in Politics and History. This course is not available as an outside option nor to General Course students.
Course content
A dissertation of not more than 10,000 words on a topic to be approved by the candidate's supervisor. It is designed to allow a detailed and thorough exploration of a topic of interest to the candidate. The topic should fall within the parameters of the degree course. It should include the examination of primary sources, in printed, manuscript and/or digital form.
Teaching
Recorded lectures: 2 for second-year students in the Lent Term; 1 for third-year students in the Michaelmas Term. Each lecture will be followed by a live large-group Zoom session for Q&A.
Candidates should secure in the course of the LT of their second year the agreement of a member of academic staff in the Department of International History (who need not be their advisor or tutor) to supervise a suitable topic, and then submit a title to the Undergraduate Programmes Administrator by published deadline. Supervisors can be expected to offer advice on the scholarly literature, guidance on research and writing, and detailed comments on a sample of up to 3000 words.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%, 10000 words) in the ST.
The dissertation must be submitted by the published deadline in Week 1 of the ST in the student's third year. It should be typewritten. Precise details on length, format, presentation and deadline will be issued by the Department through the workshops and Moodle. Candidates may be called for an oral examination if the Examiners wish to satisfy themselves that the dissertation is the candidate's own work.
Key facts
Department: International History
Total students 2019/20: 62
Average class size 2019/20: Unavailable
Capped 2019/20: No
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.