https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/L_GAMAGES032Tutorials aim to provide students with the opportunity to work on a field that aligns with their interests. By reading and reflect on their readings in written assignments they delve into a research area or historiography on a specific topic. Tutorials may be a good way to define a topic for an MA thesis in History. Learning objectives are:Improve knowledge and understanding of a specific topic by reading about (self study) and discussing the topic under scrutiny with a lecturer who is an expert in the relevant field;Being able to critically reflect on the selected topic in presentations, discussions and or short position papers as well as a final paper or final oral exam;The master’s programme in History offers three specialisation programmes. In semester 2 every MA specialisation offers a number of Specialisation Tutorials dedicated to a certain historical issue or debate. Tutorials are weekly meetings of one or a few students with their tutor (a teacher) to discuss texts based on short assignments (e.g. short position papers; short essays; an academic review of a text; a presentation of a text). The tutor is an expert and will provide students with feedback on weekly prepared short assignments. Tutorials offer a great opportunity for students to discuss historical topics in a small scale, open and personalised setting. Besides weekly assignments, every tutorial is completed with a final oral exam or a final paper. In semester 2 students have to choose at least one tutorial that is linked to their specialisation (Specialisation Tutorial Master History). Additionally, they take an extra tutorial (Tutorial Master History), opt for an internship (6EC) or choose a MA History course (6EC) that is taught in semester 2. If students opt for a second tutorial, they are free to chose any of the tutorials, including those offered by other specialisation tracks. The tutorials on offer are subject to changes. The final program will be announced in period 2.Weekly meetings to discuss readings and assignmentsAssignments and final paper or final oral examTo be announced by the tutor/teacher, a minimum of 600 pagesMA History studentsWell before the start of period 4, the MA coordinator will provide information on when and how to register for the tutorial(s) of your choice.