Historical Study – Tackling Difficult Sources
History is a fascinating subject, and one that often captures our attention from a young age. In the begnning the focus is often on readily accessible material, but as you progress towards more advanced study, you become aware that there is a much broader range of potential sources to engage with.
This course will focus on some of the more challenging types of historical sources which will be important for university-level history, and which are not usually tackled much at school. Participants will have the opportunity to discover a wide range of sources, and learn how to approach even quite challenging material with confidence.
We will look in particular at material in translation, particularly those from before the 19th Century, at visual and audio sources, and at those which were deeply embedded in a cultural context which is now lost to us. Much of the usefulness of any source depends on the quality of the questions which we ask, and this course will help students to ask more sophisticated questions whatever the difficulties of the material that they encounter.
A combination of mini-lectures, seminar discussions and exercises will ensure that students have plenty of opportunity to benefit from the expertise of their tutor, and to apply their knowledge in a friendly and inclusive setting. Small group sizes of 8-10 students will allow for each session to be tailored to the individual interests and needs of the students.
This style of learning is an excellent preparation for university, and for the types of exercises often assigned during the interview process.
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‘Great course with a really friendly interactive atmosphere, absolutely loved it! Thank you!’
‘It’s a great way to have stimulating discussions on new sources and topics which are rarely addressed in school.’
‘It’s a really interesting course that genuinely provides a lot of help and practice for looking at sources. It assists considerably if you’re doing a history A Level or planning to do it at university.’
‘A really enjoyable course. Very enriching and totally worth spending a day doing.’
‘I thought this course was amazing and thoroughly enjoyable. I developed my passion for history and met those shared those passions. If you love history, this course is for you.’
Practical Details
The Historical Study – Tackling Difficult Sources course is an online event for students aged 15 – 18.
This is a one-day course, taking place on the 16th November 2024. Teaching hours will run from 10am till 3.30pm, with a break for lunch, and an independent study task.
This is a live online event, with small seminar groups offering fully interactive classroom discussion and debate (much as you would normally expect from our in-person courses). The event will not be recorded, so it is essential that you are able to attend during the course hours, and that you have a reliable audio and video connection.
The cost of the one-day Historical Study – Tackling Difficult Sources course is £95 per student, and you can see our full booking terms and conditions here.
If you have any questions, simply call us on 0800 810 1058 or email us at [email protected].
Booking will be available soon! For now, you can use this form to express your interest and be the first to hear when booking opens.