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Britain and Scandinavia, 1801 to Present Comparisons, Contrasts and Inspirations (U02504)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-BSCAN

This proposed course combines several aspects of the course organiser's research interests, notably links between land, labour and nationalism in nineteenth century Scotland and Scandinavia, as well as contemporary security policy in non-Nato EU countries. It also combines elements of the course organiser's previous teaching modules, both at Edinburgh (as a postgraduate tutor in 1997-9) and the University of Helsinki (1999-2004), where a comparative aspect was often employed to illuminate the various histories of the nations under scrutiny.

It is to be a completely new course. Its content will consist of a necessarily broad overview of events in the Nordic Countries and Britain since 1801, but will focus on several specific events or topics by way of illustrating the broader points. There will be no significant overlap with other courses within the School of History and Classics. Indeed, although Scandinavian Studies are obviously well covered in the School of LLC, it is hoped that this course will to a small extent help address the dearth of courses related to this part of northern Europe in the School of History and Classics.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in any first level historical course or equivalent and any second level historical course or equivalent.

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Britain and Scandinavia, 1801 to Present Comparisons, Contrasts and Inspirations (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Scottish History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
21/09/2007	11:00	13:00	Room 1.12, 24 Buccleuch Place	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Friday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course will help students reach an understanding of a cultural and geographical definition of 'Scandinavia' - realising that the term can mean different things in different parts of the world - and the geography and geopolitical contexts of Northern Europe. By the end of the course, the students will understand the many and varied points of contact between Britain and Scandinavia during the period of study.

Furthermore, by examining Nordic countries individually, students will also be able to enhance their understanding of contemporary events in British society, perhaps challenging their own preconceptions in certain issues. Upon completion of the course students will have acquired considerable experience of evaluating critically different types of primary source material and current scholarly literature in the light of new research. Several transferable skills will be taken away from the course: enhanced research skills, with primary and secondary sources, the independent collation of relevant information, reading and note-taking flexibly, and with purpose; Students should also gain improved presentation skills and critical awareness, of primary and secondary sources, literature and the internet.

Assessment Information

The work of the course will be one 3000 word essay to be submitted by week 10 of the semester and one two hour exam paper to be taken in May. The essay will count for one-third of the final assessment and the exam for two thirds. Students will receive written feedback on their essays and the course teacher will be available for individual consultation.