Early Modern Worlds: 1500-1800

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HIST 3001
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Course ID
200970
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

This course evaluates Europe's intellectual, religious and cultural transition from medieval to modern and its encounters with the wider world. It engages with historical debates about periodisation and the drivers of historical change through an exploration of some of the key ideas, people and movements which characterise these transitional centuries. Students will work with early modern primary sources to evaluate and interrogate historical opinion and will be encouraged to develop their own interpretations of the past.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand how historical knowledge is produced and be able to identify and evaluate historical sources
  • Produce effective written argument appropriate to the discipline of history which demonstrates critical thinking skills
  • Demonstrate communication skills appropriate to career readiness, including use of online learning technologies, a capacity for independent research, and sensitivity to the intercultural and ethical contexts of a diverse learning environment
  • Participate respectfully and collaboratively in team-based critical analysis and problem-solving

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