Undergraduate Course: Contemporary British Conservatism (HIST10343)
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 |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course will introduce students to contemporary British conservatism. It will assess issues relating to Conservative party politics and challenge students to develop a sophisticated understanding of conservative ideas and philosophy. This is a timely area for investigation given the current ascendancy of David Cameron&©s Conservative party. Students will seek to develop an understanding of what $ùconservatism&© is; explore conservative views on human nature, authority, private property, and the organisation of society; grapple with challenging ethical and social principles; examine the fortunes of the Conservative party under Thatcher and its subsequent history; consider Cameron&©s $ùBig Society&© project and the relationship between modern conservatism and British society in 2011; compare conservatism to rival doctrines; and assess the linkage between conservatism and the Conservative party. The course will represent a thought-provoking excursion into an important but sometimes neglected political space, and contemporary conservatism will be placed in its broader intellectual and historical context.
The course is informed by the tutor&©s work on conservative ideas and British politics. Students will gain new skills by exploring political ideas in more depth than they have previously, as well as refining their skills of oral debate and analysis.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 24 |
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | |
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 1, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 6 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Production of a sound analytical essay in the subject area
The ability to scrutinise political ideas and analyse them in a scholarly manner
Demonstrate, by way of essay and examination, a sound understanding of key issues in contemporary British conservatism
Demonstrate an ability to read critically and analyse secondary sources to a satisfactory standard
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Assessment Information
Essay (50%), exam (50%) in April
When this course is taught in Semester 1, the assessment for Part-year Visiting Students only will be a 'take-home' exam in December. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
Eleven two hour classes. These will be based on a seminar format, but there will be a small lecture component to some classes |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Robert Crowcroft
Tel: (0131 6)50 3764
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Course secretary | Ms Rozanne Luty
Tel: (0131 6)50 3783
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