Overview

The identity of Europe has always been elusive and in-flux, a source of pride for some and contempt or fear from others. Like all identities it is a construction, a complex palimpsest of stories, collective memories, and invented and nurtured traditions. Far from being mere abstractions, ideas about Europe have … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

SSA-02-PRATO-ON-BLK

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Barbara Pezzotti

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Barbara Pezzotti

Notes

This unit is taught either in intensive mode or across standard teaching periods. For intensive mode teaching dates, please refer to the non-standard dates website for the census date and information regarding financial penalties.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply relevant theoretical and cultural approaches to the conceptualisation of Europe;

2.

Explain the evolution of European identity over time through the analysis of philosophical, literary, and visual texts;

3.

Undertake a research-based analysis of important aspects of European identity, utilising primary and secondary-source materials from different perspectives and contexts;

4.

Collaborate on a project and present work orally;

5.

Apply specialist language or target language (for language students) in relation to cultural studies.

Teaching approach

Research activities
Peer assisted learning
Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Analytical exercise
2 - Essay
3 - Presentation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

European languages