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HU. 43 HISTORICAL STUDIES

Historical Studies 1, 2 and 3 consist of two basic semester modules each with the option of completing more selections. The extra selections are not necessarily offered every year and each selection is the equivalent of a half semester module.

Historical Studies 1: general theme: the place of humankind in the modern world

Historical Studies 1A

HIS1AA1

NQF level: 6

NQF credits: 16

Content:

The development of the Global Village from 1945 to the present

The focus is on the internationalisation of politics, the economy, culture, communication and technology. The module investigates the influence of internationalisation on people in the context of communities and the impact of technological developments on people and the global village.

South Africa’s place in the Global Village from 1945 to the present

The focus is on the integration of the South African society in international political, economic, cultural and technological systems. Attention is paid to the dualism that develops, namely of integration into the international community (e.g. the UN) as well versus the isolation of South Africa (e.g. sanctions, isolation in various fields). Attention is also paid to the development of exile status – “exile culture”.

Purpose:

The purpose of the module is to provide students with a basic but practical and critical knowledge and understanding of the development of the contemporary modern human world / global village. This includes understanding and knowledge of the global multi-ethnic, -cultural, -religious and gender societies. This is done through introducing students to basic historical research, problem-solving, writing and critical thinking skills. These skills are critical in the public, private, managerial, and administrative environments.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to

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  To understand and explain the most important characteristics of the modern world /
  

global village.

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  Be able to explain and describe the key historical processes of the twentieth century.
  
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  Have written about these in the form of short assignments and summaries.
  
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  Have gained a basic chronological understanding of the twentieth century.
  
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  Participate in class discussions.
  
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  Have gained an awareness of different historical sources.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Historical Studies 1B

HIS1BB1

NQF level: 6

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Africa and South Africa in the global village since 1945

The focus is on the multidimensional nature of the relations between Africa and the international community, including South Africa. Special attention is paid to the postcolonial history of Africa in interaction with the international community. Attention is given to the integration of the South African society in international political, economic, cultural and technological systems. Attention is paid to the dualism that develops, namely of integration into the international community (e.g. the UN) versus the isolation of South Africa (e.g. sanctions, isolation in various fields). Attention is also paid to the development of exile status – “exile culture”.

Purpose:

The purpose of the module is to provide students with a basic but practical and critical knowledge and understanding of the development of the contemporary modern human world / global village and the students place in South Africa in it. This includes understanding and knowledge of the global multi-ethnic, -cultural, -religious and gender societies in South Africa and the Southern African region. This is done through introducing students to more advanced historical research, problem-solving, writing and critical thinking skills. These skills are critical in the public, private, managerial, and administrative environments.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to

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  Have gained knowledge of the historical development of Southern Africa up to the
  

1900s.

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  Have gained knowledge of South Africa’s internal historical development up to the
  

twenty-first centuries.

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  Have become aware of South Africa’s contemporary place in the global village.
  
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  Have gained knowledge of South Africa’s relations with its neighbours especially
  

Namibia and Zimbabwe in a global village context.

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  Have written about these in the form of short assignments and summaries.
  
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  Have gained a basic chronological understanding of the twentieth century.
  
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  Participate in class discussions.
  
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  Have gained an awareness of different historical sources.
  
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  Have gained an awareness of different historical sources.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Historical Studies 2: Themes in the History of the USA, 1865 – present

Historical Studies 2A

HIS2AA2

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 16

Content:

A chronological survey of selected themes in the political, social, cultural, economic, diplomatic and constitutional history of the United States of America from the end of the Civil War to the present.

Purpose:

This module provides a broad overview of the development of the United States of America as a dynamic society and a key role-player in world politics over the past 150 years. Through the study of selected themes in both socio-cultural and political-economic history, this module aims to provide an understanding of how and why the USA has developed into such an influential society. Through tutorials and assignments students are introduced to the key skills of historical research.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of US history after 1865.
  
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  Identify and explain the success and failures of selected social, cultural and political movements in the USA.
  
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  Reflect critically on the historiographic debates of key developments in US history after 1865.
  
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  Evaluate the arguments of historians for the rise of the USA to cultural, economic and political dominance during the past 150 years.
  
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  Apply the basic skills of historical analysis and writing to extracts from primary and secondary historical sources.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Historical Studies 2: Themes in the History of Asia, 1500 – present

Historical Studies 2B

HIS2BB2

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 16

Content:

Themes in the History of Asia, 1500 to the present

A chronological survey of selected themes in the political, social, cultural and economic history of east Asia (China and Japan) and/or the eastern rim of the Indian Ocean world (Indian subcontinent, mainland Southeast Asia and/or the Indonesian archipelago) from the start of colonial interaction in the sixteenth century to the present.

Purpose:

This module introduces students to the complex histories of Asian societies and their interaction with the Western world from the sixteenth century to the present. Through the study of selected themes in both socio-cultural and political-economic history, this module aims to provide an understanding of the regional development of these societies, their interaction with Western colonial powers, the processes of colonisation and decolonisation as well as their rise to key role-players in the global world. The key skills of historical research are developed further through tutorials and assignments.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the histories of selected Asian societies after 1500.
  
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  Explain and discuss the process of colonisation and decolonisation in these societies.
  
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  Reflect critically on the historiographic debates of the impact of colonialism in these societies.
  
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  Evaluate the arguments of historians for the rise to prominence of these societies in the twentieth century as well as on the process of globalisation.
  
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  Apply the skills of historical analysis and writing to short primary and secondary historical texts.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Historical Studies 3: Individuals, Societies and Polities

Historical Studies 3A

HIS3AA3

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 22

Content:

This module introduces students to the content and practice of the interaction between individuals and the societies and polities of which they form part, and how this has changed over time.

Purpose:

This module serves to expose students to the broad range of topics and approaches which historians have developed for the study of the past. Through the study of selected themes including (i) crime and society; (ii) material culture and consumption; (iii) science, medicine and the environment; and (iv) urban history students are exposed to the techniques of studying the interaction between individual agency and larger structures and processes in the past. Students are trained in advanced skills of historical research and interpretation through tutorials and longer assignments.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of the historical development of a specific theme.
  
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  Identify and explain the various approaches which historians have developed to study that theme.
  
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  Begin to reflect critically on the historiographic debates which have animated the theme over the past few decades.
  
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  Evaluate and apply the different approaches and techniques developed by historian for the study of that theme.
  
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  Demonstrate advanced skills of historical analysis and writing to a variety of primary and secondary historical source.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%

Historical Studies 3: Further Investigation into Individuals, Societies and Polities

Historical Studies 3B

HIS3BB3

NQF level: 7

NQF credits: 22

Content:

This module provides students with a more in-depth exploration of the content and practice of the interaction between individuals and the societies and polities of which they form part, and how this has changed over time.

Purpose:

This module serves to train students further in the broad range of topics and approaches which historians have developed for the study of the past. Through the study of selected themes such as (i) gender and family history; (ii) memory, public history and heritage; (iii) the social history of knowledge, and (iv) the rise and fall of empires, students are further grounded in the study of the interaction between individual agency and larger structures and processes in the past. Students are trained in advanced skills of historical research and interpretation through tutorials and longer assignments.

Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module learners should be able to:

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  Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of the historical development of a specific theme.
  
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  Identify and explain the various approaches which historians have developed to study that theme.
  
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  Reflect critically on the historiographic debates which have animated the theme over the past few decades.
  
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  Evaluate and apply the different approaches and techniques developed by historian for the study of that theme.
  
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  Demonstrate advanced skills of historical analysis and writing to a variety of primary and secondary historical sources.
  
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  Write advanced historical research essays.
  

Calculation criteria:

Minimum Full Period Mark for Examination Admission – 40%

Full Period Mark Weight – 50%

Examination Mark Weight – 50%