Undergraduate Course: Pre-Revolutionary America (HIST10151)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | History |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course aims to consider a period of American history that is often neglected in the rush from emigration and witches to the American Revolution. During the period 1688-1763, colonial America underwent significant social, economic, political, and cultural development. The course will consider such themes as warfare, politics, demographic change, consumption and refinement, gender relations, religion, and the emergence of an "American character" on the eve of independence. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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| Prohibited Combinations | Students MUST NOT also be taking
The Economic and Social History of British America, 1607-1770 (ECSH10026)
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Other requirements | A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783). |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| Students will gain greater awareness of the nature and use of historical evidence; engage historical arguments by focusing on debates by historians about key issues; increase their skills in research, writing, and presentation; and improve their critical skills through oral communication. |
Assessment Information
The course will demand one 3,000-word essay (week 10) and one two-hour exam (May). The essay will make up one-third of the final assessment. The exam will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment. Students can expect written feedback and individual consultation on their work.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment:
When this course is taught in Semester 1, the Visiting Student Assessment will be one 3,000-word essay (week 10) and one "take home" exam. The essay will make up one-third of the final assessment. The exam will be worth two-thirds of the final assessment.
If taught in Semester 2, the assessment is as detailed for full year students. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Kirsten Phimister
Tel: 0131 221 6242
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Course secretary | Ms Marie-Therese Rafferty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3780
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