Thinking History: Approaches to the Past
Focuses on the study of history and how historians have understood and explained the past as well as the challenges facing the discipline today. Topics include post-structuralism and history, gender and history, the nature of historical memory and the impact of non-Western perspectives on the discipline.
Course outline
Focuses on the study of history and how historians have understood and explained the past as well as the challenges facing the discipline today. Topics include post-structuralism and history, gender and history, the nature of historical memory and the impact of non-Western perspectives on the discipline.
Terms & Conditions
This programme gives you the opportunity to attend regular lectures in a selection of courses, alongside enrolled students as an observer. Please note that you are not eligible to attend tutorials, take part in assessments, sit for exams and will not have access to course material online.
You will be provided with a course outline to keep you up to date with the topics discussed in class every week. This is a no-stress learning opportunity.
Details
- 12 weeks, Monday 11am -12pm, 19 July - 18 October 2021
- $355.00 incl. GST
- The University of Auckland, City Campus
- Presented by Jonathan Scott
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