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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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The British Economy 1500-1900(Economic History 1.2)(VS2) (U02905)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCL-1-VS1EcH1Ah This course examines the growth and development of the British economy between 1500 and 1914. It examines the early demographic, agricultural and trading changes within the economy, the technological bases of the Industrial Revolution, and the implications of the Industrial Revolution for living standards and Britain's changing position in the world economy. Entry Requirements? This course is only available to part year visiting students. Subject AreasHome subject areaEconomic and Social History, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 1st year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks All of the following classes
? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Student-led seminars are intended to develop the presentation and verbal skills of participating students.
- Written assignments are intended to develop the literary skills of students and their ability to construct coherent argument and analysis. Assessment Information
One essay (26%), one short assignment (14%) and one take-home examination paper in week 11 worth 60% of final mark.
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Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mr Richard Kane Course Organiser Dr Nuala Zahedieh School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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