The British Economy 1500-1900 (Economic History 1.2) (U02899)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCL-1-EcH1.2

This course examines the growth and development of the British economy between 1500 and 1900. It examines the early demographic, agricultural and trading changes within the economy, the technological bases of the Industrial Revolution, and the implications of the Industrial Revolution for living standards and Britain's changing position in the world economy.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

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

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2007	14:00	14:50	Room G10, Adam Ferguson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	14:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials, Weeks 14-25.

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.