The Impact of Empire on 19th Century Britain: Economy, State and Society. (U04331)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-U04331

This course examines the impact of the British empire on the British economy, on constitutional debates, and on society in Britain.

Entry Requirements

none

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 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
16/01/2009	09:00	10:50	Room G.02, 16-20 George Square	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 evaluations of the impact of empire at home;
- 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 2 hour exam which will count as 75% of the final mark for the course.