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Home : College of Humanities and Social Science : School of History and Classics (Schedule E) : Economic and Social History

Social History 2 (VS2) (U02344)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : HCL-2-VS2-SocH2

The social and economic history of world urbanization and urban life with particular reference to early cities, medieval Britain and Europe, the industrial and colonial city in Europe, Africa and the Americas and the urban crisis of the 20th century.

Entry Requirements

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

? This course is a variant of the following course : ES0004

? Pre-requisites : A pass in the equivalent of British Society c.1650-2000 (Social History 1) or Sociology 1 or The British Economy since 1500 (Economic History 1) or British History 1 or European History 1 or equivalent.

? Prohibited combinations : Not to be taken together with Social History 2.1

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Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
20/09/2006 11:10 12:00 Room G.01, William Robertson Building Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 11:10 12:00 Central
Lecture Wednesday 11:10 12:00 Central
Lecture Thursday 11:10 12:00 Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Student-led seminars are intended to develop the presentation and verbal skills of participating students.
- Written assignments are intended to develop the literary skills of students and their ability to construct coherent argument and analysis.

Assessment Information

One essay (26%), one short assignment (14%) and one take-home examination paper in week 11 worth 60% of final mark.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Ms Anezka Leskovcova
Tel : (0131 6)50 3843
Email : anezka.leskovcova@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Adam Fox
Tel : (0131 6)50 3835
Email : Adam.Fox@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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