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Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you will be able to:

  • understand topics relating to the history of the First World War, including its origins, the role of propaganda, the experiences and memories of non-European combatants, and aspects of commemoration and memory
  • analyse primary sources, including documents, paintings and objects, and develop ideas for how these sources can by analysed by students in the classroom
  • use advanced search techniques for locating primary and secondary sources on different online platforms
  • evaluate search results to identify the most suitable literature for your own work and your students
  • explain search techniques which will be helpful for students’ non-exam assessment (NEA) projects.
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