The First World War: Part 1 (V1403A)
The First World War: Part 1
Module V1403A
Module details for 2021/22.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The First World War was a pivotal event in 20th century history, which, during its recent centenary, provoked intense public interest and academic inquiry. This special subject module is inspired by the vibrant cultural history in the field of First World War studies and takes a thematic approach in order to examine the European experience of the conflict in a comparative and transnational manner. Within the context of the larger political and military framework the module will explore the physical and emotional dimension of the war experience of both soldiers and civilians across Europe. Weekly themes will include areas such as the myth and reality of war enthusiasm; combat and killing in industrial war; fear and trauma in the trenches; religious faith and rituals in war; mass death and bereavement; artistic responses to the conflict; motherhood and marriage in war; notions of courage and heroism; labour and forced labour; the dynamics of violence; atrocities, rape and genocide; and also the controversial issue of the memory of the war across Europe. This module offers a fresh and challenging analysis of the conflict with a particular emphasis on the human experience of war between 1914 and 1918.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a detailed knowlege of a closely defined topic.
Construct sophisticated written arguments that demonstrate intellectual maturity and integrity.
Construct sophisticated written arguments that demonstrate intellectual maturity and integrity.
Relate the interpretation of primary sources to secondary interpretations.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A1 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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