2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LISS1063 Revolutions that Shaped our World

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Katie Carpenter
Email: K.Carpenter@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jul to 31 Aug View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

GPA of 2.5 (US) or equivalent and enrolled at a university

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module delves into the profound impact of revolutions in modern history. You will consider key questions like, "How have revolutions shaped the modern world?" and "What distinguishes a revolution from revolts and rebellions?" Through this exploration, you will gain an understanding of a selection of major upheavals in world history.

Objectives

This module introduces students to revolutions in modern history through an examination of case studies from around the globe. The module aims to establish the key features of revolutions and how they are different from, for example, revolts or rebellions. Learning activities will centre on examining first-hand accounts from revolutions, such as texts, images and videos, to develop students’ abilities to interpret historical evidence and compare case studies. In-class activities will also develop students’ skills communicating to public audiences and working in teams, in support of their assessments.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Examine and contrast a range of global revolutions
2. Interpret historical evidence from global revolutions
3. Define what makes a revolution a revolution

Skills outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Communicate complex ideas tailored to the needs of public audiences (Work ready).
2. Develop their ability to work in teams to enable successful projects (Work ready).
3. Generate ideas and demonstrate originality (Academic).

Syllabus

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Fieldwork	1	8.00	8.00
Fieldwork	1	10.00	10.00
Seminar	8	3.00	24.00
Independent online learning hours			15.00
Private study hours			43.00
Total Contact hours			42.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be consistently monitored through observation of student participation and pre-seminar virtual tasks. Students will have the option for one-to-one discussions with the tutor in office hours, and the opportunity for a group meeting before the poster presentation.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Written Work	1000-word blog post	60.00
Presentation	10-minute group poster presentation	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

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