To introduce students to the role, nature and impact of violence on societies in modern history;

To introduce students to historical sub-disciplines such as the histories of violence, emotions, trauma, and gender;

To develop new theoretical and methodological approaches to understanding historical events and processes;

To develop an understanding of the interconnections between Western and non-Western history;

To enable students to reflect critically on, and carry out research and writing, on the history of violence;

To introduce students to different types of primary materials and cultivate their skills in analysing these.

(LO1) An ability to read, analyse and reflect critically and contextually upon primary sources.

(LO2) An ability to read, analyse and reflect critically and contextually upon secondary evidence, including historical writings and the interpretations of historians.

(LO3) An understanding of some of the many ways in which violence has shaped the historical development of modern societies in a variety of different contexts.

(S1) Confidence, independence of mind, responsibility, organisation and time-management.

(S2) The ability to work collaboratively and to participate in group discussion

(S3) Gathering, analysing and organising information, including online and digital resources.

(S4) Structure, coherence, clarity and fluency of oral expression.

(S5) Structure, coherence, clarity and fluency of written expression

This module will be taught through one, three-hour weekly seminar. Seminars will begin with a presentation, which will generally be given by two group members, who will lay out key themes and issues on the week’s topic to help facilitate discussion. The rest of the seminar will be devoted to discussion – of questions or other points raised in presentations, of the assigned readings, and of any additional readings or other materials that participants wish to discuss. A list of suggested discussion questions to help direct the discussion will be posted on CANVAS before each seminar. Rather than offering a list of readings for students to choose from each week, there is a set of required readings and other sources for each week, along with a list of separate additional sources that students are urged to draw upon for presentations and assignments.

Seminar:
This module will be taught through a weekly 3-hour seminar.