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Home : College of Humanities and Social Science : School of History, Classics and Archaeology (Schedule E) : Economic and Social History

Social History 2.1 (ES0096)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : HCA-2-SocHAh

The social, cultural and economic history of cities in the world urban industrial system. The course will focus on Europe and North America, with especial attention being paid to Ireland and Canada from the seventeenth century until the present.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in British Society c.1650-2000 (Social History 1) or Sociology 1 or The British Economy since 1500 (Economic History 1) or British History 1 or European History 1.

? Prohibited combinations : Course not to be taken together with Social History 2

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
19/09/2007 11:10 12:00 Room 7.01, David Hume Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 11:10 12:00 Central
Lecture Wednesday 11:10 12:00 Central
Lecture Thursday 11:10 12:00 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 an exam in April/May diet (60%).

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes
2ND August 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

Contact and Further Information

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

Course Secretary

Ms Anezka Leskovcova
Tel : (0131 6)50 3843
Email : anezka.leskovcova@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Bob Morris
Tel : (0131 6)50 3834
Email : R.J.Morris@ed.ac.uk

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

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

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