Undergraduate Course: British History 1 (VS2) (HIST08011)
Course Outline
| School | School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Part-year visiting students only |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | British History 1 provides a wide-ranging introduction to the political history of Britain from 1603-1990. Particular emphasis is placed on relations between England, Scotland and Ireland, and the development of British national identity. The course provides a basic grounding in modern British history for those intending to take Honours History courses. But it is also designed as a self-contained survey course for those who wish to study British history as an outside subject or as part of a MA general degree. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 33,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 11,
Summative Assessment Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
149 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Two essays (50%); one three-hour degree examination (50%). |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
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Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
| The course is designed to provide (a) an understanding of the major events and themes in the political development of modern Britain (b) an opportunity to develop the oral skills necessary for participation in seminars at Honours level (c) an opportunity to develop the essay writing skills required at Honours level.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
All students will attend a weekly tutorial group from Weeks 2 to 11 inclusive. |
| Keywords | BH1 (VS2) |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Wendy Ugolini
Tel: (0131 6)50 3766
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Jacqueline Mason
Tel: (0131 6)50 4561
Email: |
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