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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Social History 2 (VS1) (U02343)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HCA-2-VS1-SocH2 The social and economic history of world urbanization and urban life with particular reference to early cities, medieval Britain and Europe, the industrial and colonial city in Europe, Africa and the Americas and the urban crisis of the 20th century. Entry Requirements? This course is only available to part year visiting students. ? This course is a variant of the following course : ES0004 ? Pre-requisites : A pass in the equivalent of British Society,c.1650-2000 (Social History 1) or Sociology 1 or Economic History 1 or British History 1 or European History 1 or equivalent. ? Prohibited combinations : Not to be taken together with Social History 2.1 Subject AreasHome subject areaEconomic and Social History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 2nd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
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.
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Ms Anezka Leskovcova Course Organiser Dr Adam Fox School Website : http://www.shc.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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