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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.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U02899

Subject Areas

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

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 14:00 14:50 Central
Lecture Tuesday 14:00 14:50 Central
Lecture Thursday 14:00 14:50 Central

? 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.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 The British Economy 1500-1900 (Economic History 1.1 (VS2)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mr Richard Kane
Tel : (0131 6)50 3843
Email : richard.kane@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Nuala Zahedieh
Tel : (0131 6)50 3836
Email : N.Zahedieh@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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