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BA (Hons) History with Social Studies - SH331 1.
Objectives This degree programme is designed to provide knowledge and competence in the field of culture, history and society. It provides the background for a number of professions in such sectors as teaching, the civil service, the media or public relations, heritage and research institutions.
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General Entry Requirements In accordance with the University General Entry Requirements for admission to undergraduate degree Programmes.
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Programme Requirements • •
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A credit in English Language at Cambridge School Certificate/‘O’ Level or equivalent; 2 GCE ‘A’ Level passes in 2 relevant subjects. Relevant subjects include the following: History, Sociology, Languages (English, French), Indian Languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu), Geography, Hinduism, Islamic Studies, Economics and Law.
Programme Duration Full-time students:
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Normal
Maximum
3 years
5 years
Credits per Year Maximum 48 credits, Minimum 18 credits, subject to regulation 4.
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Minimum Credits Required for Degree Award At least 102 credits must be obtained for the degree award. Breakdown as follows: Credits from Core Taught Modules
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Electives
History
Module by Research
Writing Skills
Social Studies
with MiniProject
with Dissertation
36
6
6
24
15
12
MiniProject
Dissertation
GEMs
IT
6
9
6
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Assessment Each module will be assessed over 100 marks with details as follows (unless otherwise specified): Written examinations for all modules, whether taught in semester 1 or in semester 2 or both, will be carried out at the end of the academic year except for GEMs and CSE 1010e(1) (unless otherwise stated). The continuous assessment will count for 10-40% of the overall percentage mark of the module(s), except for a Programme where the structure makes for other specific provision(s).
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Continuous assessment may be based on laboratory work, seminars and/or assignments and should include at least 1 class test. There will be a compulsory class test for all modules taught in semester 1 at the end of semester 1 of the given academic year unless stated otherwise in the Programme Structure. A minimum of at least 30% should be attained in each of continuous assessment and written examination, with an overall total of 40% for a candidate to pass a module. Module codes with an ‘R’ at the end (e.g. HIST 2004(3)R) which appear in Year 2 of the Programme structure are modules containing a strong research component and/or a course in research methodology. Such type of modules will be assessed by one Research assignment and continuous assessment carrying 60% of total marks and a written examination, carrying 40% of total marks. Students must obtain a minimum of 50% in the Research Assignment. The Research Assignment will also be marked by a second examiner. For a student to pass, an overall total of 50% (examination, continuous assessment and Research assignment) must be obtained in that module. 8.
Important Note The rules as stipulated in this programme structure and outline syllabus will replace all other rules and regulations
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Programme Organisation The degree programme is organised as follows: MODULE CREDITS ATTEMPTED Year 1
TOTAL Year 2
TOTAL Year 3
TOTAL GRAND TOTAL
4 x 6 = 24 credits 1 x 3 = 3 credits (CSE 1010e(1)) 2 x 3 = 6 credits (GEMs) 33 credits 4 x 6* = 24 credits Either 3 x 3 = 9 credits (Electives) Or (1 x 3) + (1 x 6) = 9 credits (Electives) 33 credits EITHER OR with mini-project with dissertation 1 x 6 = 6 credits (Mini-Project) 1 x 9 = 9 credits (Dissertation) 4 x 6 = 24 credits 6 x 4 = 24 credits 2 x 3 = 6 credits (Electives) 1 x 3 = 3 credits (Elective) 36 credits 36 credits 102 102
NOTE: Students doing a mini-project will have to take one additional module in History. * Including 1 module by research
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Submission Deadline for Dissertation/Mini Project Final copy: To be specified by the Department.
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Repeat and Termination of Registration If the CPA of a student is < 40 for an academic year, s/he will have to repeat the entire academic year, and retake modules as and when offered. However, s/he will not be required, if s/he wishes, to retake modules(s) for which Grade C or above has been obtained. Students will be allowed to repeat only once over the entire duration of the Programme of Studies. Registration of a student will be terminated if (i) the CPA < 40 at the end of an academic year and the student has already repeated one year of study; or (ii) the maximum duration allowed for completion of the Programme of Studies has been exceeded.
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Modules of Special Nature A student can take a maximum of 9 credits of Self-Study Subjects and Independent Study, subject to approval of the Department.
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List of Modules - BA (Hons) History with Social Studies Code CORE
Module Name
Hrs/Wk L+P
Credits
History HIST 1004Y(1) HIST 1002Y(1) HIST 2002Y(3) HIST 2003Y(3) HIST 2118(3)R HIST 2218(3)R HIST 3001Y(5) HIST 3004Y(5) HIST 3000(5) or HIST 3007Y(5)
International History since the end of the 19th Century Mauritian History 19th and 20th Century Europe 19th and 20th Century Britain Documents and Methodology I Documents and Methodology II African History Modern Asia Dissertation Mini-Project
3+0 3+0 3+0 3+0 3+0 3+0 3+0 3+0 -
6 6 6 6 3 3 6 6 9 6
Writing Skills HIST 1003Y(1)
Reading and Writing about History
3+0
6
Others CSE 1010e(1)
Introduction to Information Technology
O.E.
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Social Studies SOCI 1001Y(1) SOCI 2002Y(3) SOCI 3001Y(5) SOCI 3004Y(5)
Social Stratification and Inequality Education and Society in the Developing World Sociology of Globalisation Civil Society and the State
3+0 3+0 3+0 3+0
6 6 6 6
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ELECTIVES SOCI 2005Y(3) SOCI 2006(3) SOCI 2007(3) HIST 2005Y(3) HIST 2006Y(3) HIST 2008Y(3) HIST 2009Y(3) IREL 2003Y(3) IREL 3003(5) HIST 3005Y(5) HIST 3006Y(5) HIST 3116(5) HIST 3222(5)
Sociology of Development Sociology of Media Sociology of Migration American History Britain and India China since 1949 World Civilisations Contemporary Indian Ocean Contemporary Issues in World Politics Southern Africa in the 20th Century France: Evolution since 1789 Documents and Methodology Gender and History
3+0 3+0 3+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0 3+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0
6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Hrs/Wk L+P
Credits
GEMs 14.
Programme Plan - BA (Hons) History with Social Studies YEAR 1 Code CORE
Module Name
HIST 1004Y(1)
3+0
6
HIST 1002Y(1) HIST 1003Y(1) CSE 1010e(1)
International History since the end of the 19th Century Mauritian History Reading and Writing about History Introduction to Information Technology
3+0 3+0 O.E.
6 6 3
Social Studies SOCI 1001Y(1)
Social Stratification and Inequality
3+0
6
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3 3
GEMs GEM No 1 GEM No 2
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YEAR 2 Code CORE
Module Name
Hrs/Wk L+P
Credits
HIST 2002Y(3) HIST 2003Y(3) HIST 2118(3)R HIST 2218(3)R
19th and 20th Century Europe 19th and 20th Century Britain Documents and Methodology I Documents and Methodology II
3+0 3+0 3+0 3+0
6 6 3 3
Social Studies SOCI 2002Y(3)
Education and Society in the Developing World
3+0
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ELECTIVES
CHOOSE 9 CREDITS
SOCI 2005Y(3) SOCI 2006(3) SOCI 2007(3) HIST 2005Y(3) HIST 2006Y(3) HIST 2008Y(3) HIST 2009Y(3)
Sociology of Development Sociology of Media1 Sociology of Migration2 American History Britain and India China since 1949 World Civilisations
3+0 3+0 3+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0
6 3 3 3 3 3 3
YEAR 3 Code CORE
Module Name
Hrs/Wk L+P
Credits
HIST 3001Y(5) HIST 3004Y(5)
African History Modern Asia
3+0 3+0
6 6
Social Studies SOCI 3001Y(5) SOCI 3004Y(5) HIST 3000(5) OR HIST 3007Y(5)
Sociology of Globalisation Civil Society and the State Dissertation OR Mini-Project
3+0 3+0 -
6 6 9 6
ELECTIVES
CHOOSE 6/3* CREDITS
IREL 3003(5) HIST 3005Y(5) HIST 3006Y(5) HIST 3116(5) HIST 3222(5)
Contemporary Issues in World Politics Southern Africa in the 20th Century France: Evolution since 1789 Documents and Methodology Gender and History
3+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0 1½+0
3 3 3 3 3
Note: (i) Modules listed in one semester can be moved to the other semester, subject to approval by Faculty Board. (ii) The University reserves the right not to offer some modules. Offering of electives would be subject to availability of resources and critical mass. The Department reserves the right to offer additional electives. (iii) GEMs and CSE 1010e(1) would be examined at the end of the Semester they are taught (iv) *Students should choose six credits if they opt for mini project and three credits if they opt for dissertation 1 (v) - Module taught in semester 1 and examined at the end of semester 1. (vi) 2 - Module taught in semester 2 and examined at the end of semester 2.
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Outline Syllabus
CSE 1010e(1) - INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
IT and Computers; Stepping in the Computer; Input and Output Devices; Secondary Storage; Programming; Systems Software; Applications Software; Systems Development; Computer Networks; The Internet; Computer Security; Software Utilities; Issues and Trends in IT. HIST 1002Y(1) - MAURITIAN HISTORY
This is a survey module covering the main aspects of Mauritian political, economic and social history from the discovery of the island to independence. This module is a partly on-line and partly face-to-face module. HIST 1003Y(1) - READING AND WRITING ABOUT HISTORY
Students will be introduced to basic skills required in the studying of history. They will read various relevant genres of historical writing related to the overall objectives of the course, from History, Politics, Contemporary world affairs. They will learn to combine data from different sources and be given intensive training in writing skills for, for example, different audiences. Written assignments may focus on writing for a report, essay, dissertation and monograph. HIST 1004Y(1) - INTERNATIONAL HISTORY SINCE THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY
This module aims at imparting to students a comprehensive knowledge of the major events in the international history since the end of the 19th century, to offer a firm basis for more advanced work in area studies and to provide the factual grounding and conceptual apparatus necessary to understand the contemporary world. Major topics include: the rise of global politics, ‘New imperialism’, the outbreak of the first world war, interwar international politics, the world economy. The second world war in Europe, Asia and the Pacific, the Cold War, Decolonisation, regional conflicts, globalisation, international and regional cooperation. HIST 2002Y(3) - 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY EUROPE
This module will examine general themes in European History in the ‘Age of Nationalism’. Selected topics will include the impact of the French Revolution, Napoleon I, Vienna Settlement, 1848 Revolutions, Disraeli, the Unification of Italy and Germany, industrialisation, the development of socialism and nationalism and the development of the European states system. It also examines the development of Europe in the twentieth century. Major topics include economic and political developments, the inter-state rivalries, the rise of new ideologies, the development of mass society, cultural and intellectual developments and European integration. HIST 2003Y(3) - 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY BRITAIN
This module investigates the impact of the Industrial revolution on British society. The major themes include the impact of technology, the rise of social classes, the emergence and development of working-class organisations and the reform of British Politics. This module will also explore the ideology of democratic politics, assessing the various principles and theories that have motivated movements for reform. Topics will include Socialism, Liberalism, Conservatism, Proportional Representation, Multi-Culturalism. HIST 2005Y(3) - AMERICAN HISTORY
This will be an introductory survey module examining American History from the period of European discovery and settlement of the Americas, westward expansion, the Civil War, Reconstruction, New Deal up to the emergence of America as a superpower. HIST 2006Y(3) - BRITAIN AND INDIA
This paper investigates a case study of British colonisation by focusing on the Indian subcontinent. The major themes are the impact of British colonisation on Indian society, the rise of Indian nationalism and the process of decolonisation.
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HIST 2008Y(3) - CHINA SINCE 1949
This module investigates and focuses on the internal developments and external relations of China since 1949. Major themes include the Chinese Communist Party and the Chinese road to socialism, the dynamics and constraints of revolutionary ideology, intra-party struggle, the current drive to reform, the PRC’s quest for modernisation and great power status. HIST 2009Y(3) - WORLD CIVILISATIONS
This module is a survey of aspects of world civilisations since the 15th century. The major themes are state and society in Asia, Africa and the Americas, European expansion, the colonial empires, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the dynastic states, the European states system, war and society, the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. HIST 2118(3)R - DOCUMENTS AND METHODOLOGY I
This module investigates major themes in Mauritian history with the use of documentary sources. The assessment will be based on ability to collect, analyse and synthesise historical information. HIST 2218(3)R - DOCUMENTS AND METHODOLOGY II
This module investigates major themes in Mauritian history with the use of documentary sources. The assessment will consist of analysis of historical sources as well as essay writing. HIST 3000(5) - DISSERTATION
At the end of the third year of the programme, the students will be required to submit a project dissertation. The title of the dissertation has to be approved by the Department of History and Political Science and a project supervisor identified by the Programme Coordinator. The final copy should be submitted by end of April and the dissertation length should be in the range of 8 000-10 000 words (including footnotes). HIST 3001Y(5) - AFRICAN HISTORY
This module will focus on Eastern and Southern African History from the early modern period to the beginning of the 20th century. Selected topics will include historical linguistics, oral history, African economy before 1800, Mau Mau rebellion, and Maji Maji uprising, the consolidation of the settler states in South Africa, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and Namibia, on the evolution of ideologies of white rule and the rise of African Nationalism in Zimbabwe. The main topics will be the Boer War, Afrikaner nationalism in South Africa, segregationist discourse, African nationalism, guerilla warfare in Southern Africa. HIST 3004Y(5) - MODERN ASIA
This module is a survey of the political, economic and social transformation of Asia since the second half of the 19th century (Part 1 focusing on Indian and part 2 on special China and Japan). Major topics include: the western impact and Asian response, the rise of nationalism and communism, internal politics and international and regional conflicts, the impact of the cold war, the contemporary economic development of India, Japan and China. HIST 3007Y(5) - MINI-PROJECT
Students opting for mini-project should submit same at the end of April of the third year of the programme. The title of the Mini-Project has to be approved by the Department of History and Political Science and a project supervisor identified by the Programme Coordinator. The length of the mini-project should be in the range 4 000-5 000 words. HIST 3116(5) - DOCUMENTS AND METHODOLOGY
This module investigates a major theme in history with the use of documentary sources. It is an in-depth study based on a prescribed set of documents. Students are examined in a two-hour paper, which includes both analysis and historical sources as well as essay writing. HIST 3222(5) - GENDER AND HISTORY
This module will focus on the role women have played in world history, women's experiences at different periods in time as well as in different countries. It will also examine Mauritian historiography and the reasons for the absence of women therein.
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HIST 3005Y(5) - SOUTHERN AFRICA IN THE 20TH CENTURY
This module will focus on the consolidation of the settler states in South Africa, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and Namibia, the evolution of ideologies of white rule and the rise of African Nationalism in Zimbabwe. The main topics will be the Boer War, Afrikaner nationalism in South Africa, segregationist discourse, African nationalism and guerrilla warfare in Southern Africa. HIST 3006Y(5) - FRANCE: EVOLUTION SINCE 1789
This module will examine the internal developments and external relations of France since 1789. Major topics include the French Revolution, stability, conflict and instability, economic and social developments, colonial expansion and decolonisation, French foreign policy. IREL 3003(5) - CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN WORLD POLITICS
This module investigates major issues in international relations in the postcold war era. Major themes include: the ‘end of history’ debate, culture and civilisations, ethnic conflicts, international crime and terrorism, democratisation and good governance, gender issues, global epidemiology and ecology. SOCI 1001Y(1) - SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND INEQUALITY
The development of human societies and emergence of social institutions; introduction to an interrelated sets of normative elements: socialisation, values, norms, role expectations, culture; conservative and contemporary analysis of various social institutions, systems of stratification, different theoretical approaches to inequality and class analysis; emerging class structures of developing countries and those of advanced industrial societies; challenging the significance of social class, class identity and class consciousness; class analysis of poverty; theoretical perspectives of power and inequality; interacting dynamics of inequality: occupation, gender, race and stratification; globalisation and the trans national capitalist class. SOCI 2002Y(3) - EDUCATION AND SOCIETY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD
Theoretical perspectives on education - Conflict, Functionalist and symbolic interactionist. Education global and local inequalities, linkages between contemporary economy and education, Policy making within the educational arena, the Dakar goals - education for all, feminist educational research methods, educational reforms, NEPAD and Human capital in the developing world, the Higher education crisis and the shifting paradigms, the need for a pan-African university. SOCI 2005Y(3) - SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT
Development - uncoupling growth and development, the need for sustainable human development, Theories of development and underdevelopment - Modernisation and dependency theories, plantation and peasant societies, export oriented industrialisation in third world countries and its impact on the labour force, the international division of labour, the developmental state and the democratisation of development. SOCI 2006(3) - SOCIOLOGY OF MEDIA
Influence and role of mass media on society and culture, diversity and media in a comparative perspective, the different forms of media and processes of globalization, identities and social issues, media representations - opportunities and problems, content analysis of local media and their sociological implications, interpretations of ethnic press in small multiethnic states. SOCI 2007(3) - SOCIOLOGY OF MIGRATION
Theories of Migration; Migration in Capitalist system; Migration and the World Economic System; Dimensions of Gender and Class. Processes of Migration in the North and South: Forms, Causes and Consequences. Diasporas. SOCI 3001Y(5) - SOCIOLOGY OF GLOBALISATION
Introduction: Concept of Globalisation, History & Characteristics. Theoretical debates. The global system, transnational practices, transnational corporations and developing countries. Dimensions of globalisation: Economic, Political & Cultural. Global Economy, Development & its Impact on Social Equity Programmes & on Marginal Sections – marginalisation, worker’s unemployment, crisis in the labour movement & challenges, resurgence of religion, ethnic violence. Environmentalism and the globalisation of social problems. Challenges for Peoples’ Movement, Operation of NGOs & Women’s movement. 8
SOCI 3004Y(5) - CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE STATE
Defining civil society, civil society, the market and the community, Theories of civil society, Linking Civil Society and the State, State-community relations, State-civil society relations, Citizens and Governance: Civil Society in the New Millennium, Empowering NGOs in civil society.
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