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An Introduction to Modern Historiography - MHPG848

An introduction to views of the nature, origins, limits and purpose of historical knowledge since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Topics explored include: changing understandings of subject matter and evidence, empiricism, objectivity and truth, biography, Marxism, gender, postcolonialism, postmodernism, and universal histories.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 (On-campus dates: None)

Staff Contact(s): Modern History staff
Prerequisites:

(12cp in MHIS or AHST or POL units at 300 level) or (admission to MA in History or MA in Modern History or PGDipArts in Modern History or PGCertArts in Modern History) Prerequisite Information

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Unit Designation(s):

Arts

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations

Faculty of Arts

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