The Right in U.S. Politics since 1945 (U01187)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCL-4-RUSP

The course is an investigation of political conservatism in the United States between the end of World War Two and the end of the twentieth century. It analyses the activities of the Republican party in power and in pursuit of power. The course also looks at works of conservative political thought, grass-roots movements of the Right, and racial conservatism.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in a third level historical course or equivalent.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

History, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	11:10	13:00			Room 108 William Robertson Building

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, the student will have knowledge and understanding of key developments in the political history of the United States between around 1945 and around 2000; the student will also have knowledge and understanding of historiographical debates that relate to these developments. The student will be able to engage in the critical analysis of complex historical questions at an advanced level, making effective use of both secondary and primary sources to reach independent judgements, and to present arguments and information with clarity and coherence in both oral and written forms.