British History 1 (VS1) (U02303)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCL-1-VS1-BH

British History 1 provides a wide-ranging introduction to the political history of Britain from 1603-1990. Particular emphasis is placed on relations between England, Scotland and Ireland, and the development of British national identity. The course provides a basic grounding in modern British history for those intending to take Honours History courses. But it is also designed as a self-contained survey course for those who wish to study British history as an outside subject or as part of a MA general degree.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : HI0002

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	11:00	12:00	Lecture Theatre B, David Hume Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	11:10	12:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course is designed to provide (a) an understanding of the major events and themes in the political development of modern Britain (b) an opportunity to develop the oral skills necessary for participation in seminars at Honours level (c) an opportunity to develop the essay writing skills required at Honours level.