Colonies and Commerce: The Economy and Society of British America, 1607-1770 (U02910)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCA-3-Colonies

The course considers the economic and social history of Britain's American colonies in the context of the rise of the North Atlantic economy.
In the first semester a regional approach indicates the diversity of experience within Britain's first empire. Attention focuses on problems of settlement, different strategies for development, and the importance of the regional staple in affecting the pattern of growth within the North Atlantic economy.
In the second semester, a topic based approach promotes comparison between the regions. The similarity and diversity of conditions within the empire makes the exercise both fruitful and interesting. It also underpins an assessment of the significance of colonial expansion and commerce for the British economy.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Visiting students should normally have 3 to 4 History courses at grade B or above.

? Prohibited combinations : Not to be taken with the History course U02519 'Pre-Revolutionary America'.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economic and Social History, (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 20 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	09:00	10:50	Room G.03, William Robertson Building	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course seeks to develop:
- A knowledge and understanding of the main historiographical issues relating to the rise of the British Atlantic economy, 1607-1790.
- Essay writing skills to demonstrate the capacity to summarize a wide literature, extraxt the most relevant material, and present a coherent argument with appropriate use of evidence.
- Oral presentation skills to demonstrate the capacity to convey detailed information and analysis in a clear, concise, and easily accessible manner.
- 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 sonstruct coherent argument and analysis.

Assessment Information

Two essays of 3000 words (one per semester), the average of which will count as 25% of the final assessment.

One three-hour degree exam which will count as 75% of the final assessment.