| Unit name | Global Empires |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HIST30122 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Velasco Berenguer |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
none |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | Department of History (Historical Studies) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit examines global empires as central agents in world history. Using examples from the ancient to the modern era, students will critically examine the rise and fall of empires, their strategies and drive to power as well as the seeds of their destruction. Case studies may include the empires of Rome, Islam, the Mongols, the Ottomans, the Spanish, the Mughals, the Manchus, the Dutch, the British, the Soviets, the Japanese and the Nazis. It will engage with key concepts such as the relationship between colonies and empires, the use of violence, forced labour and tribute to build power, and the ideologies of religion, ritual and imperium that sustained them. It will challenge students to reconsider the rise of the nation state and discover how global empires have shaped the world we live in.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Classes will involve a combination of long- and short-form lectures, class discussion, investigative activities, and practical activities. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis. This will be further supported with drop-in sessions and self-directed exercises with tutor and peer feedback.
1 x 2500-word Mock Proposal (50%) [ILOs 1-4]
1 x Timed Assessment (50%) [ILOs 1-3]
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
