Economy, State and Society in Britain's Colonial Empire in the 19th Century (U04330)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-U04330

This course examines the ways in which British colonial societies developed economically, how they were governed and their place within an imperial system. It also examines the nature of social relationships within colonial societies.

Entry Requirements

none

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Economy, State and Society in Britain's Colonial Empire in the 19th Century (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
26/09/2008	09:00	10:50	Room G.02, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will have:
- Acquired an understanding of debates surrounding the key factors shaping British imperial rule and colonial societies in the nineteenth century;
- Engaged critically with relevant historiography;
- Developed skills in using primary source materials relevant to the study of a range of aspects of the experience of empire.
- Developed presentation skills through seminar presentations;
- Further developed skills in researching and writing coherently argued essays and in effectively presenting evidence and analysis.

Assessment Information

One assessed assignment which will count as 25% of the final mark for the course.
One two hour exam which will count as 75% of the final mark for the course.