Courses / Module

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

• identify some key developments in cultural history in the United States
• have a knowledge of how historical events and processes in the United States have interacted with cultural processes and forms including, for example, writing, music and visual culture
• use a varied range of primary source material and secondary literature
• through completing module assessment, have further developed writing and analytical skills.

• 24 contact hours or equivalent (lectures, seminars, field trips, etc.)

Delivery methods	Hours
Lectures	24
Labs / Practicals	0
Tutorials	0
Planned learning activities	0
Independent student activities	100
Total	124

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Total Marks 100%. 5,000 word essay or shorter essay combined with class assignments/tests; Essay to be submitted by Monday prior to commencement of end-of-semester examinations.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting	Duration
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? The Continuous Assessment component for Autumn resit is eligible to be capped.
• Penalties: No late material accepted unless medical or other compelling reasons are established in writing. The expectation is for full attendance by students. Module requires active in-person participation and/or essential practical exercises.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• The essay/project component only may be submitted. There will be no re-submission of other continuous assessment components. Marks received during the semester in respect of in-class tests, presentations etc., will be carried over. Essays/projects for autumn repeat must be submitted by 1 August.

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