Rachel Cox

University of Lincoln

Key modules include: -Village Detectives: Unearthing New Histories: Critically analysing a variety of different archeological and written evidence to understand past settlements and communities. -Britons and Romans: 100 BC to AD 450: Analysing material from the archeological record to explore the impact of the Roman Empire on Britain. Using new historical approaches to explore change in this period.-Mad or Bad? Criminal Lunacy in Britain 1800-1900: Analysing trial transcripts from… Show more Key modules include: -Village Detectives: Unearthing New Histories: Critically analysing a variety of different archeological and written evidence to understand past settlements and communities. -Britons and Romans: 100 BC to AD 450: Analysing material from the archeological record to explore the impact of the Roman Empire on Britain. Using new historical approaches to explore change in this period.-Mad or Bad? Criminal Lunacy in Britain 1800-1900: Analysing trial transcripts from the Old Bailey from those who were deemed insane to understand wider gender and class politics in society. My work for this module is published on the module blog alongside my peers.-Independent Study: This module involved me creating my own dissertation. I focused on sources from a personal archive to explore the identity of German Prisoners of War in Lincolnshire during the Second World War. Show less

University of Lincoln

Key modules:-Historical Research: Learning advanced skills in historical research. I produced a portfolio of work which included a textual source analysis, a visual source analysis, and a 'state of the field' evaluation on the study of the emerging field of the history of emotions using these skills.-The Public Historian: Exploring non-academic forms of history and developing awareness of the nature and practice of public history. Learning how to apply historical and analytical skills… Show more Key modules:-Historical Research: Learning advanced skills in historical research. I produced a portfolio of work which included a textual source analysis, a visual source analysis, and a 'state of the field' evaluation on the study of the emerging field of the history of emotions using these skills.-The Public Historian: Exploring non-academic forms of history and developing awareness of the nature and practice of public history. Learning how to apply historical and analytical skills to trails, podcasts, and museum exhibitions. I produced a design and rationale for an exhibition on the experience of German prisoners of war in Lincolnshire. Show less

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