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This course traces the development of the discipline of history; it examines the principal modern approaches to the study of the past; it makes explicit the methodological principles which underlie historical research and writing; and it encourages reflection on controversial matters concerning truth, objectivity, bias, values and cross-cultural understanding.
HIST450 aims to equip students with the intellectual toolkit they need to be competent historians. It is a foundation course for students completing a HIST480 research paper as part of their Honours degree and/or a HIST660 dissertation as part of a taught masters. It is essential training for those who plan to go on to research degrees. More generally, it seeks to develop high-level transferable analytical skills and group work skills that enhance overall employability.The course offers an overview of the development of the discipline of History and outlines current and emerging approaches to its study. It focuses on the development of History as a professional discipline in universities from the nineteenth century up to the present day. The course has a methodological and reflective focus, and will sometimes venture into the philosophy of history. It encourages candidates to engage with and explore different approaches to History as a discipline, to consider the possibilities and limitations of these approaches, and to reflect on the relationship between historiographical developments and their own research.
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Develop a clear understanding of the historical and philosophical trends and genres that have shaped the development of History as a discipline.2. Develop transferable skills that will enable the analysis of complex, nuanced and high-level problems in a sophisticated manner.3. Reflect on the practice of History as a discipline within a bicultural context.4. Develop skills at working in groups.5. Develop skills in giving oral presentations at a postgraduate level.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
HAPS403
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Chris Jones
Peter Field , Lyndon Fraser , Jane Buckingham , Katie Pickles , Heather Wolffram , David Monger , Evgeny Pavlov , Michael Grimshaw , Madi Williams and Martin Fisher
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Modern Historiography: An Introduction by Bentley, Michael1999(Image: Copyright Chris Jones “The Morgan Library, New York City, New York)
Domestic fee $2,046.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .