CS102-4-FY-CO:
Europe: Myth and Idea
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2023/24
Philosophical, Historical and Interdisciplinary Studies (School of)
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Inactive
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 28 June 2024
30
07 February 2020
Requisites for this module
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This module examines the idea, and the myth, of Europe from a number of different perspectives. It is an interdisciplinary module that ranges across the boundaries of the humanities and social sciences.
The module explores how religion, politics, law, art and literature, amongst other things, have all contributed to the making of European identities. It investigates the ways in which Europeans have interacted with the rest of the world and how this has shaped Europeans' views of themselves and of others.
The module includes a number of different approaches and does not limit itself to a Eurocentric perspective. It considers how Europe has been viewed from afar, as well as the viewpoints of those who are in Europe but who do not identify with, or who feel excluded from, a European identity.
The topics are approached in a broadly chronological manner. However, the module is not a history of Europe and nor is it a survey. It does not aim to be comprehensive. Rather, it examines its subject by focusing on a number of case studies.
Throughout the module, there is an emphasis on cultural continuity, as well as disjuncture; on the history and genealogy of ideas, and on the evolution of prevailing myths. The material is approached in an interdisciplinary manner, drawing on the expertise of a range of staff and utilising the diversity of knowledge and experience that may be contributed to classes by students.
This module aims to:
1. Provide students with an understanding of some of the factors that have contributed to the formation of European identities.
2. Introduce students to a range of scholarly materials and interdisciplinary approaches.
3. Foster an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Europe.
By the end of this module, students should have:
1. A good understanding of the topics and ideas that are covered in the module.
2. Confidence in using a number of specialised terms and terminology.
3. The ability to distinguish elements of continuity and disjuncture in the cultures of Europe across a period of time.
4. A notion of how texts, films, art objects, and buildings might contribute both to the formation of European identities and to our understanding of them.
5. An understanding of how historical events and processes might bear upon the wider context of the study of Europe.
6. Some experience of the analysis of texts, historical sources, and works of art.
7. The ability to discuss the material covered on the module and to demonstrate this competence through coursework, seminar discussion and examination.
To prepare for this module, suggested introductory reading:
Brose, Eric Dorn (2005) A History of Europe in the Twentieth Century (New York: Oxford University Press)
The module consists of a weekly lecture, and a weekly seminar.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Caspar Pearson, email: cpearson@essex.ac.uk.
A range of staff from across the university will contribute to the module.
Interdisciplinary Studies Centre General Office - 6.130; Email: istudies@essex.ac.uk.
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Dr Francisco Carballo
Goldsmiths, University of London
Lecturer in the Politics and Culture of Latin America
Available via Moodle
Of 41 hours, 41 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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