In this module students will explore ‘Themes in Cultural History’ by examining the contributions of five key academic texts. In weekly two-hour seminars we will explore the strengths and weaknesses of a number of different approaches to cultural history and engage in the critical evaluation of these historical texts. Seminars are based on roundtable discussion, in conjunction with informal, mini-lectures and group work, designed to develop students’ critical awareness of ongoing historiographical and theoretical debates, as well as the broad themes and approaches associated with cultural history.