This first-year course aims to introduce students to the great historical events that have made the British Isles what they are today. The course includes the study of historical documents and an introduction to historical method. Regular attendance in class and regular work at home is mandatory.
Brochure
The brochure can be downloaded here thanks to the password given in class.
A step-by-step guide to using Hypothes.is
As part of your homework, you will be asked to annotate historical documents by using the Hypothesis online annotation tool. Please follow the instructions on this page.
Exam dates
The two exams will consist in the commentary of a historical document about a topic we will have discussed in class.
Mid-term exam: 12th November
End-of-term exam: 17th December
Understanding my proofreading marks
This page will explain what I mean by the different signs and acronyms I use when I mark your papers.
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