HIST2001B Historiography (Introductory)
2019-2020年度 第一學期
The programme provides an introduction to the theory, study and writing of History, and includes an analysis of the changes in the methods, assumptions and purposes of historical investigation over time. Students during the course learn to appreciate how historiography when applied to the study of History can change the interpretation of, and approaches to, comprehending the causes, evolution and effects of a particular historical process or event, or to the understanding of a particular historical field. Different traditions of historical thinking and writing therefore form a significant component of the module.
In order for all students to grasp the theory of historical study and historical writing selected reading by distinguished historians shall be utilised. This will introduce basic conceptual and methodological matters within the field of History, and help bring to the fore areas of theoretical interest to past and present-day historians. Within tutorials many of these issues shall be further explored so that students can apply learning in these areas to controlled historical writing exercises. By the end of the course it is hoped that all students are able to utilise any source material that is presented to them, be it a written or visual text, in an analytical manner appropriate to ‘proper’ historical study.
The course is split into a number of clearly defined parts which harmonise to form a structured overture of what History and historical writing consists of. The first section surveys the development of the discipline of History. The second part of the course focuses on introducing methodological themes connected to History in order to demonstrate how historical materials, interviews, etc., and perspectives can come together in the production of History. Importantly this element of the programme will allow students the opportunity to be aware of the association between historians, society, ideology, and the diffusion and control of ideas. The third part of the course touches upon matters related to writing, such as research methods, reading and critical thinking, analysis and the basics of historical composition writing. This particular part of ‘Historiography (introductory)’ will help all learners value the necessary skills needed to be a successful historian regardless of the language(s) they use.
| Lecture | Date | Theme |
| 1 | 3 Sep | Introduction: What is History and Historiography? |
| 2 | 10 Sep | Lecture: Historical Knowledge and Consciousness Workshop: Historical Sources |
| 3 | 17 Sep | Lecture: From History to “New” History Workshop: Library Search for Historical Research |
| 4 | 24 Sep | Lecture: Historians and Historical Research Workshop: Choosing Historical Research Topic |
| 5 | 8 Oct | Lecture: Asian Historiography Workshop: Formulating Research Aims and Arguments |
| 6 | 15 Oct | Lecture: Linkage between History and Society Workshop: Reviewing Research Literature |
| 7 | 22 Oct | Lecture: Gender and History Workshop: Historical Research Methods and Formats |
| 8 | 29 Oct | Lecture: History in the Public Sphere Workshop: Presenting Findings and Analysis |
| 9 | 5 Nov | Lecture: History from a Comparative Perspective Workshop: Writing Discussion and Conclusion |
| 10 | 12 Nov | Lecture: Writing History (1) Workshop: Student Presentation (1) |
| 11 | 19 Nov | Writing History (2) Workshop: Student Presentation (2) |
| 12 | 26 Nov | Conclusion |
Tutorials (20%)
Class Participation and Activities (20%)
Research Paper (60%)
4:30-6:15 pm, 12 Nov, 19 Nov (Thursday); Mid/Late Sep (University Library Visit, To be Confirmed); Mid/Late Oct (Museum Visit, To be Confirmed)
Please refer to the course outline to be available by late August 2019 in this website and elearn blackboard.
請注意大學有關學術著作誠信的政策和規則，及適用於犯規事例的紀律指引和程序。詳情可瀏覽網址：http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/academichonesty/。
學生遞交作業時，必須連同已簽署的聲明一併提交，表示他們知道有關政策、規則、指引及程序。
- 如屬小組習作，則所有組員均須簽署聲明；所有組員（不論有否簽署聲明及不論有否直接或間接撰寫有問題的內容）均須負上集體責任及受到懲處。
- 如作業以電腦製作、內容以文字為主，並經由大學「維誠」系統 (VeriGuide) 提交者，學生將作業的電子檔案上載到系統後，便會獲得收據，收據上已列明有關聲明。
未有夾附簽署妥當的聲明的作業，老師將不予批閱。
學生只須提交作業的最終版本。
學生將作業或作業的一部份用於超過一個用途（例如：同時符合兩科的要求）而沒有作出聲明會被視為未有聲明重覆使用作業。學生重覆使用其著作的措辭或某一、二句句子很常見，並可以接受，惟重覆使用全部內容則構成問題。在任何情況下，須先獲得相關老師同意方可提交作業。
