Department of History Level 2 Dual Honours Module

Department of History Level 2 Dual Honours Module Allocation Procedures Meeting Dr Sarah Miller-Davenport Please note this meeting is being recorded, any questions will form part of the recording 25/10/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Why do we do Module Allocations? • To allow student choice. • To ensure a fair allocations process. • For small group teaching – seminar groups of 15. • Last year every student was allocated to at least two of their first preferences. • There will be over 20 modules to choose from; you pick your first and second preferences. We will allocate you to a combination of these. • The module list will be different to the 2017 -18 list. 25/10/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Module Allocations: the process Wed 21 st March (after meeting) By 5 pm on Fri 23 rd March Mon 9 th – 19 th April Fri 20 th – Wed 25 th April Thurs 26 th April Mon 30 th April – Fri 18 th May Fri 6 th July Attend the History Module Allocations Meeting. Module allocation instructions sent out by department. List of the History modules running in 2018 -19 including the DRAFT timetable will be available. Departmental module preference forms open at 10 am Monday and preferences must be submitted 12 noon on Thursday 19 th April. Department allocates students to modules. History Module Allocations published on History Online (MOLE). University Online Module Choice system opens. SINGLE HISTORY – You will not need to complete the University Online Module Choice process, unless you are requesting an unrestricted module. DUALISTS – You will need to complete the University Online Module Choice process; unless your dual department inform you otherwise. Exam results released. Student Administration Services will provide information about completing your registration. 25/10/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Level 2 Modules Core modules – HST 202: Historians and History (all students), available in first semester only. Taught through lectures / seminars / office hours Document options – available in first semester only; detailed studies of a historical theme or event with particular focus on source analysis. Lectures / seminars / office hours Examples: Aztecs – Myth of Venice – Ten Commandments Option modules – first and second semester. Detailed studies of periods / themes. Lectures / seminars / office hours Examples: The Rise of Rome – The Making of Modern India – Gender, Culture & Society HST 209 – taught in second semester only. 5, 000 word essay tied to either a document option or option module. Workshops and individual supervisions.

Dual Honours Degree Structure Compulsory Module Must take at least one option module from History - total of 40 credits. HST 202 (Semester 1) Option Modules? Can take modules from any period for dual students. Generally 60 credits in History and 60 credits in dual. Can take 20 credits outside History – unrestricted.

How? Attached to your Document Option or one of your Option modules. What? Provided the member of staff teaching is available in sem 2. 5, 000 word extended essay. When? Runs in semester 2 only. HST 209 Teaching? Restrictions Supervisor, seminars & workshops. Can only be taken with HST modules, not AAP or EAS. Preferences? Nominate top three preferences. 25/10/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Timetable In the coming weeks, the timetable will be released, and it is draft at this stage, please be aware changes can occur. Please check your timetable carefully, particularly if you are taking modules outside of History. We work closely with our Dual Departments to ensure the minimum number of timetable problems. If you find you have a timetable problem please get in touch with the department as soon as possible and we will look into possible resolutions. 25/10/2020 © The University of Sheffield

What to do next? • Look at the module information available at: www. sheffield. ac. uk/history/current_students/undergradu ate/modules/level 2 -allocation-process • Visit module convenors in office hours to discuss specific questions you may have. • Attend drop-in sessions, specifically available to help with module allocation queries: • Friday 23 rd March, 11 am-12. 30 pm (room 1. 12) • Friday 23 rd March, 2. 30 -4. 30 pm (room 3. 02) • Monday 16 th April, 2 -3. 30 pm (room 1. 12) • Wednesday 18 th April, 1. 30 -3. 30 pm (room 3. 02) 25/10/2020 © The University of Sheffield

Key Information • It is not allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. • Preferences submitted on time will be given priority over late submissions. • Do not take more than 70 credits per semester. • Any queries, please see http: //www. sheffield. ac. uk/history/current_students/undergrad uate/modules/level 2 -allocation-process or contact history. ugenquiries@sheffield. ac. uk • There are two systems: a Departmental Module Preference system & a University Online Module Choice system. • Problems with module allocation? Get in touch by email asap.