Lori Lee Oates

September 2014 to present

Understanding the Modern World

This module introduces some of the most important developments in the creation of the modern world since the middle of the eighteenth century. It focuses mainly upon the 'Atlantic World' of Europe and the Americas, but also explores the European impact on the wider world and the evolution of European-influenced global developments. In particular, the module explores the key distinguishing features of modern societies, things which we often take for granted but which have often emerged very recently and have underpinned the history of the modern world. This is achieved through the examination of three main strands: power and governance, culture and society, and global histories.

I was responsible for preparing and delivering seminars, marking paper proposals and essays, assigning work for study group work, and monitoring the progress of study groups.

September 2014 to present

Making History

Making History provides students with some of the essential practical and intellectual tools for the study of the subject. Rather than asking the abstract question ‘what is history?’, the module will introduce you to the working practices expected of a history student in all aspects of their degree by means of a research project into one specific area of history. It aims to transform students into historians with the skills to conduct their own research. After a series of introductory lectures students learn through doing, working in groups on a research project and presenting your findings to other students.

Students had the option to prepare a major project on imperialism, globalization, nineteenth century theosophy, or spiritualism. I was responsible for leading seminars, marking group essays, learning logs, and presentations. 

 

January 2014 to May 2014

Approaches to History

This module examines the different ways that historians have approached (and continue to approach) historical research, whether based on differences in methodology, theoretical influences, or subject matter. Its aim is to provide an understanding of the diversity of approaches and their changes over time, that will underpin the future study of history.

I prepared and led seminars on historical research methodologies including economic, gender, and micro history. Themes included archives, post modernism, the cultural historical turn, gender, economic history, class, local and micro history, ethnicity, and race. Responsibilities included marking individual papers and exams, and exam preparation with the students. 

September 2013 to December 2013

Making History

Making History provides students with some of the essential practical and intellectual tools for the study of the subject. Rather than asking the abstract question ‘what is history?’, the module introduces students to the working practices expected of a history student in all aspects of their degree by means of a research project into one specific area of history. It aims to transform students into historians with the skills to conduct their own research. After a series of introductory lectures students learn through doing, working in groups on a research project and presenting their findings to other students.

I led seminars in historical research and group work. Responsibilities included marking group papers, presentations, and learning logs.  Themes including nineteenth century imperialism, relationships between science and religion, Victorian occultism, and globalization. 

January 2013 to March 2013

Appraoches to History

In the winter of 2013 I undertook the shadowing program for first year History Ph.D. students in a effort to learn the process of leading first year History seminars at the University of Exeter. As part of the shadowing program I led one seminar on post modernism and received feedback from my mentor. 

January 2012 to April 2012

Medieval Philosophy

I was apprenticed to Dr. Seamus O'Neil at Memorial University of Newfoundland, as part of the graduate program in teaching. The Medieval Philosophy course covered developments in Western philosophy from Augustine to Ockham and provided a survey of major medieval thinkers. I provided lectures on Augustine, Boethius, and Aquinas. One of my lectures was video tapped for me to review and I also assisted Dr. O'Neil with marking a select number of papers.