Global History from the Global South (V1376)
Global History from the Global South
Module V1376
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Global History seeks to understand historical processes that transcend national and regional spaces. It also sets out to challenge some of the longstanding eurocentric assumptions and narratives of western historical research. On this module you will explore global history from a 鈥済lobal south鈥 perspective, examining processes of global interaction from the perspective of societies in the majority world: Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Following introductory topics on the theories and methodologies of global history, you will look at case studies from various regions as examples of how societies in the global south have shaped and experienced processes of global integration. Chronologically, the focus is on the 19th and 20th centuries, and major themes include revolution, diaspora, religion and environment. All topics give voice to writers and thinkers from the regions under study. In the final week of the module you will work collaboratively to devise your own topic as an exercise in decolonising history curricula.
Module learning outcomes
Relate the emergence of one or more aspects of global experience over the long term, applied to the notion of the global south.
Reflect on the changes within one or more areas of global experience over time, applied to the notion of the global south.
Appreciate the contested methodologies and theories of global history, with particular reference to calls to decolonise history curricula.
Critically evaluate the field of global history, and communicate information and arguments using case studies of global historical phenomena.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Take Away paper (3000 words) | Spring Vacation Week 3 Thu 10:00 | 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 |
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| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 10000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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